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Homemade Baking Powder Recipe

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"My mom came to visit one summer, and we decided to bake cookies. Since I had just moved into my new home, I could not find any baking powder. My mom saved the day when she said 'We just have to make our own!'" — clwar1

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Original recipe makes 4 teaspoons Change Servings

2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)

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Directions

Mix cream of tartar with baking soda in a small bowl. To store, whisk cornstarch into mixture and keep in an air-tight container.

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PREP 5 mins
READY IN 5 mins

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Feb 24, 2013

I did add the “optional cornstarch” and used this for making muffins...it worked. Cream of tartar is expensive, so at least for me, this won’t be a substitute for buying a can of baking powder, but if you’ve run out and don’t want to make a trip to the store, just mix up a small batch of this recipe.

—lutzflcat

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Nutrition

Calories
4 kcal
< 1%

Carbohydrates
1 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0 g
< 1%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
0 g
< 1%

Sodium
210 mg
8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Homemade Baking Powder Recipe

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 4
Calories from Fat: < 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 210mg 8 %
Potassium 165mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 1g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 0g < 1 %
Sugars 0g
Vitamin A 0 %
Vitamin C 0 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron < 1 %
Thiamin 0 %
Niacin < 1 %
Vitamin B6 0 %
Magnesium < 1 %
Folate 0 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.