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baking powder
noun
: a white powder that is used to make baked foods (such as cakes and breads) light and fluffy
Full Definition of BAKING POWDER
: a powder used as a leavening agent in making baked goods (as quick breads) that typically consists of sodium bicarbonate, an acidic substance (as cream of tartar), and starch or flour
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First Known Use of BAKING POWDER
1850
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baking powder
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Definition of BAKING POWDER for Kids
: a powder used to make the dough rise in making baked goods (as cakes)
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