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

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024

Add cinnamon, baking powder, salt and remaining 1 cup flour; pulse to combine, about 5 more pulses. 2. —Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024

Follow her steps below: 2 ½ cups whole wheat einkorn flour 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp unrefined sea salt 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup coconut sugar (turn to powder in a blender) 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl. —Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 30 Sep. 2024

Fry bread Flour, salt, baking powder and maybe sugar combined and cooked in lard or oil. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 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)