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

For baking powder, add a little hot water and see if this prompts a bubbly reaction. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025

Place our, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla into sugar and oil mixture. —Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025

Muffins Chop ripe star fruit and fold it into a muffin batter made with baking powder, flour, sugar, and eggs. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 13 Jan. 2025

In a large bowl, sift or whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, salt and baking powder. —Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

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)