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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Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
Add brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, baking soda, and salt.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
—Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
Add brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cardamom, baking soda, and salt.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 20 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
—Christopher Kimball, The Denver Post, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Baking powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baking%20powder. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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