How much thought have you given to the subject of baking powder? Personally, I can maybe say 30 minutes? I basically ask myself every time I bake, but then forget to Google it afterward. However, this humble kitchen staple, which is frequently confused with baking soda, is apparently the reason why you don’t have to spend all day making bread!
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The invention of baking powder was a game-changer in the world of baked goods. Before this nifty invention, people would have to wait nearly 24 hours for their bread to rise. But how was it invented? And how does it work exactly? Before putting this mystery powder into our food, we should know what it is! So let’s find out!