Baking powder is a leavening agent that is used in baking to produce dough that is light and fluffy. It is made of baking soda, an acid (usually cream of tartar), and cornstarch. The acid reacts with the baking soda to produce carbon dioxide, which is trapped in the dough. Baking powder is used in baked goods like cakes, cookies, and breads.
A powdered compound used in baking as a leavening agent. It consists of sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and a starch, such as cornstarch. Baking powder is added to doughs and batters, becoming activated when it is mixed with liquid and then continuing to react as it is heated.
