Baking Powder

What is Baking Powder

Baking powder is a chemical that is used as a leavening (rising) agent in baking. Baking powder is made up of baking soda, cornstarch and some form of acid like cream of tartar. The term "double acting" refers to the way the gas is released, first when the baking powder comes in contact with moisture and later again when the mixture is heated.

Substitute for Baking Powder

1/2 tsp cream of tartar plus 1/4 tsp baking soda

Equivalents

7 oz. can baking powder = 1 1/4 cups, 16 2/3 tbsp., 60 tsp.

Leavening Agents

Nutrition Information For Baking Powder

Serving Size

1 tsp

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 488mg

20%

Potassium

Total Carbohydrate 1g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 0g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Baking Powder Recipes

Chipotle Cornbread
This Chipotle Cornbread recipe was the invention of Andrea Weeks. An almost ordinary cornbread is enhanced with onions and chipotle paste. Chipotle paste is not always easy to find so we've included a link to a recipe for making your own. Serve the cornbread right out of the oven with a nice pot of frijoles.