baking powder
Baking powder is used in minimal quantities and provides negligible nutritional value; however, it may contribute small amounts of sodium depending on formulation.
About
Baking powder is a chemical leavening agent composed of a dry acid (typically cream of tartar or sodium aluminum sulfate), a base (usually sodium bicarbonate), and an inert filler (such as cornstarch or flour). Developed in the 19th century as a more convenient alternative to yeast or potash, baking powder releases carbon dioxide gas when activated by moisture and heat, causing batters and doughs to rise during baking.
Double-acting baking powder, the most common commercial formulation, contains two types of acid that react at different temperatures: one during mixing (when liquid is added) and another during baking (when heat is applied). This extended leavening action allows batters to sit briefly before baking without losing rise. Single-acting variants react only once, typically during baking.
Culinary Uses
Baking powder is essential in baking for achieving light, fluffy textures in cakes, quick breads, pancakes, biscuits, and muffins. It is used as a leavening agent when recipes require immediate rise without fermentation time or when yeast fermentation is undesirable. In addition to its primary leavening function, baking powder can act as a drying agent in certain applications and may impart subtle flavor notes depending on its acid component. Proper measurement is critical—excess baking powder results in a metallic or bitter taste, while insufficient amounts produce dense products.
Recipes Using baking powder (867)
Beer Bread
Beer Bread is a bread made with beer as the primary leavening agent.
Beer Griddlecakes with Pilgrim Syrup
Beer Griddlecakes with Pilgrim Syrup from the Recidemia collection
Beetroot Cake
Beetroot Cake from the Recidemia collection
Belgian Christmas Cookies
Delicious Christmas cookies or the cookies you can make whenever you want and wherever you are.
Belgian Loaf
A pleasure to eat and make type of small bread. It has a sweet long lasting taste and you might want to add a small layer of Honey on top. Try it with tea or milk !
Belizean Carrot Cake
Belizean Carrot Cake from the Recidemia collection
Belizean Chocolate Cake
Belizean Chocolate Cake from the Recidemia collection
Bellyful
Bellyful from the Recidemia collection
Benne Cakes
Benne cakes are a popular snack cookie that originated in Africa, where the benne seed (or sesame seed as it is known in America) comes from. It is enjoyed year round in Africa, and is especially popular in America during the Kwanzaa celebration.
Best-ever British Scones
Hot scones, served as they are removed from the oven, are an English specialty. A must for five o'clock tea. Serve with butter and jam. Preparation: easy.
Best-ever Skippy Peanut Butter Cookies
Rich, chunky, nutty, chocolaty. Need I say more?
Bethlehem Mud
Bethlehem Mud from the Recidemia collection
Better-for-You Brownies
Better-for-You Brownies from the Recidemia collection
Bienenstich
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Big Cookie
This makes 2 soft cookies
BillK's Banana Bread
by user -- BillK (talk) Cook Time: 40 minutes
BillK's Beer Pancakes
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Biscotti
Biscotti more correctly known as biscotti di Prato (English: biscuits of Prato), also known as cantuccini (English: corners), are a twice-baked cake originating in the Italian city of Prato.
Biscuit Easter Bunnies
Contributed by [http://groups.yahoo.com/group/world_recipes/ World Recipes Y-Group]
Biscuit mix
American cuisine | Midwestern cuisine | Vegetarian Cuisine | Holiday Recipes | Bread | =Biscuit Mix
Biscuits
- These biscuits are tall, light, and flaky. They are less salty than many bought mixes. They taste good plain or with butter, honey, jam, or sausage/ham gravy.
Biscuits for Two
This recipe comes from an Estate Sale and were obtained when The Family Collection from The Wetzel Estate in Plano, Texas was purchased in 1982.
Biscuits for Your Heart's Delight
Biscuits for Your Heart's Delight from the Recidemia collection
Bishbosa
This is a traditional sudanese recipe which i learned from sudanese friends. Its a great alternative to traditional cakes. the sound of the ingredients might put you off, but you have to taste it to believe how nice it is.
Bizcochito
or is a crispy butter biscuit flavored with anise and cinnamon. It was developed by residents of New Mexico over the centuries from the first Spanish colonists of New Mexico.
Black Walnut Chocolate Drop Cookies
Source: Elaine Radis
Blonde Almond Toffee Brownies
Desserts
Blondies
A is essentially a brownie variant - a dense cake with butterscotch being the predominant flavor instead of chocolate.
Bløtkake
Bløtkake is a traditional Norwegian dessert, usually reserved for special occasions such as birthdays. It is also served on Norway's national day, May 17th.
Bløtkake
Bløtkake is a traditional Norwegian dessert, usually reserved for special occasions such as birthdays. It is also served on Norway's national day, May 17th.
Blueberry Buckle
A nice canadian dessert recipe by Helen O'Blenis. Tastes great and easy to create !
Blueberry Cobbler
Farmers' Market Recipes by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resouces, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Cook Time: About an hour Serves: 8
Blueberry Grunt Recipe
Blueberry Grunt Recipe from the Recidemia collection
Blueberry muffin
are a pastry common in many parts of the world.
Blueberry Muffins
Blueberry Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Blueberry Muffins II
Blueberry Muffins II from the Recidemia collection
Blueberry Oat Muffins
Blueberry Oat Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Blueberry Streusel Soy Muffins
Blueberry Streusel Soy Muffins from the Recidemia collection
Blue Corncob Bread
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Blue Corn Hot Cakes or Waffles
A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods by the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Blue Corn Muffins
A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods by the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Blue Corn Scones
Blue Corn Scones A River of Recipes: Native American Recipes Using Commodity Foods by the USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, public domain government resource—original source of recipe Serves: 8
Blue Draws
Bonelos Manglo
36 donuts. 25 minutes cooking time.
Boterkoek
Butter cake. A rich full cake with a strong butter taste.
Brandied Fruit Cakes
I take the whole amount of fruit (10 cups) and make a nice looking mixture. I don't necessarily use the amounts shown. If the candied fruit is on sale, i just use more of it than the raisins.
Brandy Tart
Brandy Tart from the Recidemia collection
Bran Muffin
Bran muffins are hearty and delicious little baked snacks.
Bran Muffins
A delicious muffin recipe that makes an excellent breakfast.
Brazilian Bolo Bedbado Drunken Cake
Brazilian Bolo Bedbado Drunken Cake from the Recidemia collection