Baking Ingredient | Vegan Vegetarian Gluten Free

Baking Powder

N/A Allergen-Free
baking powder

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine Global
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Sodium Bicarbonate, Cream of Tartar, Starch (e.g., cornstarch)

The Forktionary Angle

"The invisible force behind fluffy cakes and light biscuits, working silently to lift your baking to new heights."

Definition

A dry chemical leavening agent, a mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate and a weak acid, used to increase the volume of baked goods.

Sensory Profile

TasteSlightly Bitter, Salty (raw); Neutral (baked)
TextureFine Powder, Gritty (raw)
AromaSlightly Acrid (raw); Neutral (baked)
AcidityN/A (creates CO2 gas, reacts with acid)

Technical Metrics

Freshness Test

Fizz vigorously in hot water

Leavening Mechanism

Produces CO2 gas

Type

Most common is "double-acting"

Nutrition Facts

Per 1 tsp (4.5g)
Calories86 kcal
Total Fat0 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0 g
Total Carbohydrate21.4 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium5000 mg
Iron0 mg
Potassium0 mg

Chef’s Secret

Always ensure baking powder is fresh by testing a spoonful in hot water; if it doesn't fizz vigorously, it's lost its potency.

Substitutions

Best Match

Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar

1:2 (soda:tartar)

Recreates baking powder, ensuring fresh leavening agents; good for general baking.

Baking Soda + Buttermilk

1/4 tsp soda per 1/2 cup buttermilk

For recipes with acidic liquid; buttermilk provides both acid and liquid.

Self-Rising Flour

1 cup AP Flour + 1.5 tsp BP

Substitute for flour + baking powder, contains pre-mixed leavening and salt.

Yeast (different process)

N/A (requires fermentation)

Provides leavening but through biological process, not suitable for quick breads.

Buying Guide

Look for aluminum-free versions if preferred. Always check the expiration date.

Flavor Pairings

Pancakes muffins cakes biscuits quick breads.

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