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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Baking soda and baking powder can also be placed on a stovetop in a pan. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025 This ritual is meant to cleanse the home of chametz (food and drink containing yeast or baking powder) to remind Jews of the flat loaves the ancient Jews baked in the sun for their hasty escape. Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 27 Mar. 2025 Add one-half of a teaspoon of baking powder for each egg a recipe calls for.7 14. Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Mar. 2025 In a separate bowl, whisk together the broth, baking powder, Sazon and salt. Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for baking powder

Word History

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of baking powder was in 1846

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“Baking powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baking%20powder. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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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)

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