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 ...

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 ...

Leavening agents rarely attract attention beyond the moment a cake rises or fails, yet their chemistry shapes texture, ...

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This easy American pancake recipe makes really light and fluffy pancakes that are great for making a special weekend brunch from scratch. Try adding a large handful of fresh blueberries to the batter ...

I was recently asked about the difference between baking powder and baking soda. Attempting to recall this topic from my food science class some 30 years ago failed and a little research was in order.

Q I found some zero-sodium baking powder by Hain, but I have no idea how to use it (the container just listed the ingredients). Can it be substituted one-to-one for regular baking powder? Can I use it ...

Baking powder and baking soda are two of the most important ingredients on the baker’s shelf. Scott Suchman For The Washington Post Baking powder and baking soda are two of the most important ...