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Borwick Baking Powder (100g)

Borwick Baking Powder (100g)

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Baking Powder

Baking powder is a fine white raising agent that makes cakes, scones and muffins rise as they bake. It is a mix of bicarbonate of soda and an acid, so it works without any other acidic ingredient. Home bakers use it for light sponges, soft scones and fluffy pancakes.

How Baking Powder Works

Baking powder makes tiny gas bubbles when it gets wet and then again when it heats up in the oven. These bubbles expand in the batter and give the bake its soft, open crumb.

Because the acid is already in the mix, you can use it in simple batters made with plain flour, butter, eggs and milk. Bicarbonate of soda on its own needs an acidic ingredient such as buttermilk, yoghurt or lemon juice.

What to Bake with It

  • Victoria sponge and other traybakes
  • Fruit scones and cheese scones
  • Blueberry or chocolate chip muffins
  • Pancakes and drop scones
  • Welsh cakes and quick soda-style breads
  • Homemade self-raising flour

Tips for Using Baking Powder

Measure baking powder with a level spoon, not a heaped one. Too much can leave a bitter taste and make a bake rise fast, then collapse.

A common guide is about 2 level teaspoons for every 225g of plain flour. This turns plain flour into a home-made self-raising flour. Sift it in with the flour so it spreads evenly through the mixture.

Get the batter into the oven soon after mixing. The bubbles start to form as soon as the powder meets the wet ingredients.

Baking Powder FAQ

What is the difference between baking powder and bicarbonate of soda?

Baking powder already contains an acid, while bicarbonate of soda does not. Bicarbonate of soda needs an acidic ingredient in the recipe to make it work.

How can I check if my baking powder is still working?

Stir a level teaspoon into a little hot water. If it fizzes strongly, it is still good to use. If there is little or no fizz, it is time to replace it.

Can I use baking powder instead of self-raising flour?

Yes, you can add about 2 level teaspoons of baking powder to every 225g of plain flour. Mix them together well before you add the other ingredients.

Add baking powder to your basket ready for the next batch of scones or Sunday sponge.

Delivery

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  • £4.99 delivery charge below £60.

Allergen Warning

This product is produced in a factory which handles nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, milk, sesame, mustard, soya, celery and sulphites.

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