2. The quantity baked at once; a batch; as, a baking of
bread.
[1913 Webster]
{Baking powder}, a substitute for yeast, usually consisting of an acid, a carbonate, and a little farinaceous matter. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Baking powder — is a dry chemical leavening agent used in cooking, mainly baking. It is most often found in quick breads like pancakes, waffles, and muffins. When dissolved in water the baking powder s ingredients react and emit carbon dioxide gas which expands … Wikipedia
Baking powder — Powder Pow der, n. [OE. poudre, pouldre, F. poudre, OF. also poldre, puldre, L. pulvis, pulveris: cf. pollen fine flour, mill dust, E. pollen. Cf. {Polverine}, {Pulverize}.] 1. The fine particles to which any dry substance is reduced by pounding … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
baking powder — baking .powder n [U] a powder used when baking cakes to make them lighter … Dictionary of contemporary English
baking powder — ☆ baking powder n. a leavening agent that raises dough by the gas (carbon dioxide) produced when baking soda and acid react in the presence of water: it usually contains baking soda mixed with either starch or flour and cream of tartar or another … English World dictionary
baking powder — baking powders N MASS Baking powder is an ingredient used in cake making. It causes cakes to rise when they are in the oven … English dictionary
baking powder — ► NOUN ▪ a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and cream of tartar, used as a raising agent in baking … English terms dictionary
baking powder — noun any of various powdered mixtures used in baking as a substitute for yeast • Hypernyms: ↑leaven, ↑leavening * * * noun [noncount] : a white powder that is used to make baked foods (such as cakes and breads) light and fluffy The recipe calls… … Useful english dictionary
baking powder — kepimo milteliai statusas T sritis chemija apibrėžtis Vyno (arba kitokios) rūgšties ir krakmolo mišinys. formulė NaHCO₃ atitikmenys: angl. baking powder rus. пекарный порошок … Chemijos terminų aiškinamasis žodynas
baking-powder biscuit — noun leavened with baking powder • Hypernyms: ↑biscuit • Hyponyms: ↑shortcake … Useful english dictionary
baking powder — bak|ing pow|der [ beıkıŋ ,paudər ] noun uncount a white powder used in cooking for making cakes RISE while they are baking … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
