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a wooden cutting board with ingredients to make diy baking powder including cream of tartar, baking soda, and cornstarch.
5 from 5 votes

DIY Baking Powder

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With this simple DIY baking powder, you can keep baking even when you run out of baking powder. This is a great recipe for
Prep Time:2 minutes
Total Time:2 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Small bowl or jar
  • Measuring spoons
  • 1 Mixing spoon

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Mix together baking soda and cream of tartar.
  • Add starch to extend shelf life.
  • Mix gently into your recipe and bake promptly.

Notes

The most important difference between this DIY baking powder and store-bought baking powder is that it is single-acting. It only reacts once, when it hits the liquid in your batter.
Because of this, be sure to mix it into your batter last, and stir gently to retain bubbles. Finally, place it into the oven promptly after mixing it in.

Nutrition

Calories: 6kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 248mg | Calcium: 0.1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Course: Baking
Keyword: baking powder, diy baking powder
Servings: 1 tsp
Calories: 6kcal