Baking Powder

For such an indispensable ingredient, leavening remains an afterthought to most home bakers. But it’s undoubtedly essential: Without the transformative powers of leavening, many baked goods would emerge from the oven dense, flat, or hard.

Most leaveners work on the same principle: When added to a batter or dough, they release gas, creating air bubbles that lift the mixture. The most ... read more