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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Add flour, baking powder, and kosher salt; stir to combine.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger right over the wet ingredients and whisk only to combine.
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—Peter Burke, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
In a third bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Add the sweet rice flour, baking powder and salt and mix until just combined.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and ginger right over the wet ingredients and whisk only to combine.
2.
—Peter Burke, Fox News, 6 Mar. 2025
In a third bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2025
Add the sweet rice flour, baking powder and salt and mix until just combined.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for baking powder
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“Baking powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baking%20powder. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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