Baking Powder

Baking powder by asda So what is it and how's it made Made a sponge cake topped with Jam and coconut Quote below form pdf form found on Wikipedia "" Baking powder is a dry chemical leavening agent, a mixture of a carbonate or bicarbonate and a weak acid. The base and acid are prevented from reacting prematurely by the inclusion of a buffer such as cornstarch. Baking powder is used to increase the volume and lighten the texture of baked goods. It works by releasing carbon dioxide gas into a batter or dough through an acid–base reaction, causing bubbles in the wet mixture to expand and thus leavening the mixture. The first single-acting baking powder, which releases carbon dioxide at room temperature as soon as it is dampened, was developed by food manufacturer Alfred Bird in England in 1843. The first double-acting baking powder, which releases some carbon dioxide when dampened, and later releases more of the gas when heated by baking, was first developed by Eben Norton Horsford in the U.S. in the 1860s. "" Looks like there is a whole load of interesting information about this more than just a cooking agent .. I need this for my baking needs in the pantry is a total must. My vegan cake mix needs it to help give a beautiful rise. Seems to add a little air to the cakes.. Quote below from Wikipedia ""Baking powder is used to increase the volume and lighten the texture of baked goods. It works by releasing carbon dioxide gas into a batter or dough through an acid–base reaction, causing bubbles in the wet mixture to expand and thus leavening the mixture"" Quote below from www.abcnews.go.com :"Household Uses for Baking Powder: A gentle scouring powder for kitchen countertops. A paste (mixed with a little water) to shine stainless steel. A vinyl floor cleaner (1/2 cup mixed with a quart of water)"" There are many more fantastic environmental friendly uses to this baking powder 1. Such as under arm deodorant By simple mixing like warm water to a paste allow the mix to dry before applying to the under arms. 2. Use in fridge to absorb unpleasant smells. 3. Wash pesticides covered fruit Soak in water add the powder soak for 15 then rise. 4. Washing smelly clothes Add a little to the washing machine prior to washing. . 5. Under arm deodorant can be made by using warm water mix to a paste allow to cool and dry can then be patted with finger tips to under arms. Works well I have tried and tested. #hacks #cleaning #deodorant #cooking #cakes #vegan #plantbases #govegan #veganfortheanimals #ethical #lesswaste #zerowaste

Mostly used this to make bread and pancakes. Used it past its date and it worked just fine.

Time to make your own vegan cakes and you need the basics