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 ...

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 ...

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No baking soda? No problem. Here are some helpful swaps and why they work. Before you begin baking you should always check the pantry and read the recipe from start to finish. But on the off chance ...

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 ...

Running out of cocoa powder mid-recipe doesn’t have to mean dessert disaster. Whether you’re baking brownies or whipping up a smoothie, there are plenty of pantry-friendly cocoa powder substitutes ...

You open your pantry and don’t see that jar of cream of tartar that you swore you bought. It happens to the best of us. Making substitutes in baked goods can be a daunting task, but when you’re ...