How to Use baking powder in a Sentence

baking powder

noun
  • The recipe calls for a teaspoon of baking powder.
  • This naan is risen with baking powder and cooked in a cast-iron skillet.
    Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2020
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
    Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 9 Dec. 2020
  • Just be sure to use baking powder or soda to help create and trap air bubbles.
    Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Add the flour, baking powder and baking soda and whisk just until smooth.
    Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Add the flour, 2 tablespoons of the sesame seeds, the baking powder and baking soda.
    Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt in a second bowl.
    Dawn Perry, Country Living, 13 Dec. 2020
  • Add the baking powder and the corn flour (masa harina), then gradually add the pork broth until the dough is very light.
    Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 11 Dec. 2020
  • Whisk the flour, baking soda and baking powder together.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 9 Dec. 2020
  • Prepare the crust by stirring together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
    Amanda M. Faison, Outside Online, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves into a medium bowl.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 22 Sep. 2024
  • Whisk together flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
    Dawn Perry, Country Living, 14 Dec. 2020
  • Whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl.
    Dawn Perry, Country Living, 13 Dec. 2020
  • Just be ready to experiment with extra leavening agents like eggs, baking soda, or baking powder.
    Christine Byrne, Outside Online, 15 Dec. 2020
  • For the filling: In a large bowl whisk together eggs, sugar, flour, assorted citrus juice, zest, salt and baking powder.
    Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 9 Dec. 2020
  • The success of Haas baking powder inspired the young businessman to pursue his interests in the confectionary world.
    Theresa MacHemer, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Whisk together ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon, baking soda, cloves and salt in a bowl.
    Jeanmarie Brownson, chicagotribune.com, 18 Dec. 2020
  • Buttermilk and lemon juice add gentle acidity, sharpening the banana flavor and keeping the fruit from browning so much; baking soda—rather than baking powder—gives instant lift.
    Ruby Tandoh, The New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2024
  • In a large bowl, stir together three cups of the flour, the salt, and the baking powder.
    Breeanna Hare, CNN, 2 May 2022
  • In a large bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt to combine them.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Dec. 2022
  • In a bowl, whisk the flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar to blend them.
    Sheryl Julian, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2022
  • Step 2 Sprinkle the flour and baking powder over the chicken and stir well to coat.
    Clarissa Wei, Saveur, 30 Nov. 2023
  • To make the dumplings, in a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • To make the dumplings, in a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 12 June 2024
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
    Genevieve Ko, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 June 2023
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Whisk the mochiko, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2022
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour with the baking powder and salt.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2020
  • Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a large bowl.
    Kerri Westenberg, Star Tribune, 2 June 2021
  • In the morning, just add flour, baking powder and an egg.
    Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2024

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