baking powder

bak·ing powder

(bā′kĭng)n. A mixture of baking soda, starch, and at least one slightly acidic compound such as cream of tartar that works as a leavening agent in baking by releasing carbon dioxide when mixed with a liquid, such as milk or water.

baking powder

n (Cookery) any of various powdered mixtures that contain sodium bicarbonate, starch (usually flour), and one or more slightly acidic compounds, such as cream of tartar: used in baking as a substitute for yeast

bak′ing pow`der

n. a powder used as a leavening agent in baking, consisting of sodium bicarbonate, an acid substance, and a starch: when moistened, carbon dioxide is set free, causing dough to rise. [1840–50]

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baking powder - any of various powdered mixtures used in baking as a substitute for yeastleaven, leavening - a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid

Translations

发酵粉

bake

(beik) verb1. to cook in an oven. I'm going to bake (bread) today; She baked the ham. 烘烤 烤，烘焙 2. to dry or harden by heat. The sun is baking the ground dry. 烤乾 烤干baked adjectivebaked ham; freshly baked bread. 烘烤的 烘烤的ˈbaker noun1. a person who bakes. He is a qualified baker; She is a good baker. 麵包師 面包师2. a baker's shop. 麵包店 面包店ˈbakery – plural ˈbakeries – noun a place where baking is done and / or where bread, cakes etc are sold. I bought some cakes at the bakery. 麵包店 面包房，面包店 ˈbaking noun the act or art of cooking bread, cakes etc. 烘焙(技術) 烘焙baking powder a powder used to make cakes etc rise. This sponge cake is very flat – you can't have used enough baking powder. 發粉 发酵粉a baker's dozen thirteen. 十三 十三

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