Did you know you can make your own baking powder? I had no idea. Welcome to my new series. Cooking tips I learned on my own. I'll be sharing all the things I've learned over the years. With no culinary degree, home ec class, or in depth lessons from my mama under my belt. One morning while attempting to make pancakes, I realized I was out of baking powder. Thankfully I had two ingredients to make my own with! All you need is baking soda and cream of tartar. Mix to 1 part baking soda 2 parts crea