"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Baking powder is one of those staple pantry ingredients that everyone should keep on hand. It's essential ...

Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym. A couple weeks ago, I was craving ...

Baking substitutions are a lifesaver when the store is closed, the homestead is miles from town, or time is tight. Baking from scratch is a homesteader’s joy, but even the best-stocked pantry comes up ...

Baking powder is a leavening agent that increases the volume and lightens the texture of baked goods. It's used in most baked goods such as cakes, cookies, pancakes, and even batter for frying. If you ...

Baking soda, also known as bicarbonate or bicarb soda, is a pure leavening agent. It is an alkaline and commonly used in recipes that mix together moisture and an acidic ingredient (such as lemon ...