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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In a separate bowl, whisk flour and baking powder together.
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, onion powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
In a bowl, sift together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and baking soda and set aside.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Otherwise, both recipes rely on many of the baking basics, including flour, butter, eggs, and baking powder or baking soda.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
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Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026
Whisk together eggs, milk, flour, onion powder, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
In a bowl, sift together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking powder and baking soda and set aside.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
Otherwise, both recipes rely on many of the baking basics, including flour, butter, eggs, and baking powder or baking soda.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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