From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishbaking powderˈbaking ˌpowder noun [uncountable] DFa powder used when baking cakes to make them lighter
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baking powder• Add baking powder, parsley, onions, salt and pepper.• Stir the flour, suet, cinnamon and baking powder together then mix in the liquid to bind.• Fold in flour and baking powder then add enough milk for mixture to have a soft dropping consistency.• Explanation Both baking powder and baking soda are used in baking cakes and some breads.• He had a trick of chopping up frying hash browns with the edge of an empty baking powder can.• Mix flour, baking powder, salt, cup sugar and the poppy seeds in a large bowl.• Sift flour, baking powder, salt and spices into a large bowl.• Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a large bowl. 2. 