12 outrageous baking powder hacks that work

12. Make Fluffy Pancakes and Cakes

While baking powder is traditionally used in baking, ensuring your pancakes and cakes are light and fluffy, there's a trick to maximizing its effectiveness. For optimal results, ensure your baking powder is fresh by performing a quick test: add a teaspoon to hot water to see if it bubbles actively. When making batter, use the right amount of baking powder—typically one teaspoon per cup of flour—and incorporate it evenly to achieve perfect leavening. This ensures that your baked goods rise perfectly and have a tender crumb, making them irresistibly fluffy.

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