baking powder
It releases carbon dioxide gas. This topic is part of Baking within Food & Drink. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
baking powder trivia questions
Baking powder is used mainly to make baked goods do what?
Answer: Rise
Bonus fact: It releases carbon dioxide gas.
Baking powder contains baking soda plus what kind of ingredient?
Answer: Acid
Bonus fact: Moisture activates the acid-base reaction.
What does double-acting baking powder mean?
Answer: It releases gas when wet and again when heated
Bonus fact: Two stages of gas release improve leavening.
What leavening ingredient commonly helps cupcakes rise during baking?
Answer: Baking powder
Bonus fact: Baking powder releases carbon dioxide gas that expands in the batter.
What ingredient helps many waffles rise and become light?
Answer: Baking powder
Bonus fact: Chemical leavening releases gas.