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baking powder
/ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˌpaʊ.dər/
[/ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˌpaʊ.dər/]
leavening agent
Advancednoun
Definition
Baking powder is a powder added to cake batter to make it rise during baking.
Example
She stirred a teaspoon of baking powder into the flour so the cake would rise light and fluffy.
She stirred a teaspoon of baking powder into the flour so the cake would rise light and fluffy.
Etymology
A compound of 'baking' and 'powder', a 19th-century chemical leavening invention.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in cakes and quick breads as a faster alternative to yeast.