Baking powder might not be the star of the kitchen, but let's be honest: it's a behind-the-scenes hero. You might think of it ...

When you're cooking with baking powder, the first and most important thing to be aware of is that it's a completely different ingredient from baking soda. While some cookie recipes do call for baking ...

Whether I’m whipping up a batch of pancakes, a tin of muffins, or a single cake, I can almost guarantee that the recipe will call for baking powder. This staple pantry ingredient is one every baker ...

There is something special about sharing baked goods with family, friends and colleagues. But I'll never forget the disappointment of serving my colleagues rhubarb muffins that had failed to rise.

Mix up this baking essential — or a good substitute — in minutes. Stacey Ballis is a novelist, cookbook author, and food writer with 20 years of experience. She has authored a cookbook called "Big ...

Baking soda reacts with an acid to cause batters and doughs to rise and spread while baking. Baking powder reacts with liquid and heat to create a light, fluffy texture in baked goods. While they ...

Use a common product in your pantry for cleaning and air freshening. April 22, 2010— -- Did you know that there's a product in your pantry that's also a great household cleaner for counter tops ...

All cocoa powders come from cocoa beans, but the difference lies in how they’re processed. Cocoa powder can range from light tan to jet black with varying pH levels that affect how it interacts with ...