baking powder

noun

: a powder used as a leavening agent in making baked goods (such as quick breads) that typically consists of sodium bicarbonate, an acidic substance (such as cream of tartar), and starch or flour

Examples of baking powder in a Sentence

The recipe calls for a teaspoon of baking powder.
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Followed by the dry ingredients (the flour, baking powder, and salt you whisked together earlier). Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 May 2025 Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a bowl. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2025 Whisk in the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder and cinnamon until evenly mixed. Michael Greger, Flow Space, 24 Apr. 2025 In a large bowl, place oats, whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for baking powder

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baking powder was in 1846

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“Baking powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baking%20powder. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.

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baking powder

noun
: a powder that usually consists of sodium bicarbonate, an acidic substance (as cream of tartar), and starch or flour and that makes the dough rise in baked goods (as cakes)

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