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.

Recent Examples on the Web

An Important Tip To Consider Most recipes call for whisking dry ingredients like flour, salt, baking soda, or baking powder together in a separate bowl, but Sprung suggests a different approach to ensure the leavening agents are evenly distributed. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2024

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. —Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 25 Nov. 2024

Set aside In medium-sized mixing bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder. —Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024

Shilpa shares her Actually Perfect Pie Crust recipe with Emily, which includes two unexpected magic ingredients—cream cheese and baking powder. —Bon Appétit, 20 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

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)