Tip Thursday: Testing Baking Powder For Freshness
by: Elissa
I’m the kind of person who doesn’t check ingredients before starting a recipe. This is usually a problem. I’ll be in the middle of creaming butter and sugar when I realize I’m out of eggs, or measuring dry ingredients when I notice there’s only 1/4 cup flour left. I’m constantly at the grocery store buying new supplies.
Except baking powder.
I think we’ve been using the same tin for years now. It just never runs out! The other day I flipped it over and saw that the expiration date had long gone. Luckily, it’s simple to check your baking powder for freshness.
Fill a small bowl with warm water.
Measure out about a teaspoon of baking powder and dump it into the water.
The baking powder should immediately fizz and bubble, letting you know it’s fresh. If there’s no action, throw it out.
Tags: baking, baking powder, tip thursday
September 08, 2011 | 
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September 9th, 2011
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September 11th, 2011
Thank you so much for this! I have had many a biscuit come out flat and dense because of ‘action-less’ baking powder. This tip will become a standard in my kitchen now!
September 13th, 2011
I think we’re all the same when it comes to baking powder. I never remember to replace the tin that’s been in the cabinet forever… thankfully I have a husband that does and he usually takes care of that for me.
A simple, but very useful, tip! Thanks for sharing!