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

Angel biscuits are a table bread made using a combination of three different leavening agents: yeast, baking soda, and baking powder. —Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2024

Place the beans, maple syrup, peanut butter, applesauce, vanilla extract and baking powder in food processor and process until well combined. —Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 14 Dec. 2024

In a medium-sized bowl, mix the matzo meal, spices, dill, salt and baking powder. —Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024

To make the dumplings, in a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 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)