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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 separate bowl, combine whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, and baking powder.
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 3 Aug. 2024
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
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Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, 19 July 2024
Add nut butter, sweetener, vanilla, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
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Blake Bakkila, Sunset Magazine, 12 July 2024
Add dry ingredients to butter mixture: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
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Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 24 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1846, in the meaning defined above
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“Baking powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baking%20powder. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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)
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