Whether I’m whipping up a batch of pancakes, a tin of muffins, or a single cake, I can almost guarantee that the recipe will call for baking powder. This staple pantry ingredient is one every baker ...

Baking powder is a leavening agent that increases the volume and lightens the texture of baked goods. It's used in most baked goods such as cakes, cookies, pancakes, and even batter for frying. If you ...

When you're cooking with baking powder, the first and most important thing to be aware of is that it's a completely different ingredient from baking soda. While some cookie recipes do call for baking ...

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Mix up this baking essential — or a good substitute — in minutes. Stacey Ballis is a novelist, cookbook author, and food writer with 20 years of experience. She has authored a cookbook called "Big ...

No baking soda? No problem. Here are some helpful swaps and why they work. Before you begin baking you should always check the pantry and read the recipe from start to finish. But on the off chance ...