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What does baking powder mean?

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Noun
  1. A dry leavening agent used in baking; a mixture of baking soda, an acid (often cream of tartar) and starch to keep it dry; when wetted, carbon dioxide is released.
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Combine mandarins, egg mixture, almonds and baking powder in a large bowl and mix well.
Such scones are made from wheat flour sifted with baking powder, mixed with a small proportion of sugar.
Cream of tartar is made from it, and it is use to acidulate baking powder and ammonium carbonate.
If you don't have self-raising flour, substitute every cup with 1 C of plain flour mixed with 1 t baking powder.
Though some recipes now use baking powder as the raising agent, the best bara brith is still made with yeast.
In another medium mixing-bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour and baking powder.

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