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
Example Sentences
The recipe calls for a teaspoon of baking powder.
Recent Examples on the Web In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt. 
Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2022 Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Aug. 2022 Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022 For the shortcakes In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 In large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; mix well. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2022 In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to blend them. Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 Most kitchen scales on the market are able to read a minimum of 1 ounce or 28 grams for smaller ingredients like extracts or baking powder. Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 Whisk in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Vallery Lomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 See More
Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 3 Sep. 2022 Whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Audrey Bruno, SELF, 6 Aug. 2022 Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022 For the shortcakes In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 29 July 2022 In large bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves and salt; mix well. Krissa Rossbund, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2022 In another bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to blend them. Lisa Yockelson, BostonGlobe.com, 28 June 2022 Most kitchen scales on the market are able to read a minimum of 1 ounce or 28 grams for smaller ingredients like extracts or baking powder. Eva Bleyer, Good Housekeeping, 22 Aug. 2022 Whisk in the flour and baking powder until just combined. Vallery Lomas, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1846, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
baking powder
noun
: a powder used to make the dough rise in making baked goods (as cakes)