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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Mix the dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder and soda, salt, and ground cardamom) in a medium size bowl and set aside.
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Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Level Baking Ingredients Getting a level spoonful of cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, or cornstarch can be tricky.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Sift the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda over the mixture.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
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Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026
Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.
—Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2026
Level Baking Ingredients Getting a level spoonful of cocoa powder, flour, baking powder, or cornstarch can be tricky.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
Sift the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda over the mixture.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
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 20 Jun. 2026.
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