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).
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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
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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
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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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