Did you know baking powder is easy to make yourself? Find out how with this easy, DIY baking powder recipe!
What’s in baking powder?
Baking powder. It’s the white fluffy stuff that makes your pancakes and biscuits rise, and it can be found in the kitchen of most moms homes the country. But do you know what’s in it?
Let’s take a look at the ingredients in one of the major brands of baking powder found in most grocery stores:
“…cornstarch, bicarbonate of soda, sodium aluminum sulfate, monocalcium phosphate.“
Wanna know how many of those ingredients are necessary to make your banana breads rise?
Two.
The bicarbonate of soda (a.k.a. baking soda), and an acidic compound to react with the moisture in your recipe (the monocalcium phosphate in the above ingredient list).
Aluminum-free, please.
I don’t know about you, but I prefer to stay away from putting aluminum in my food, and since the majority of corn is genetically modified, I’d rather not eat it, either. Not to mention I’m intolerant to corn. (Just FYI, there are baking powders that keep the aluminum sulfate out, but they still mostly contain cornstarch…)
Sigh. What to do?
DIY baking powder.
If you’ve been following along this blog for a while, you’ll know that I’m a fan of making things myself. Things that you’d normally buy at the store, I’d rather make. From pickles to powdered sugar, it not only saves money, but 99.9% of the time it’s a boat-load healthier to make these things yourself! Baking powder is no exception.Â
About a year ago I took the plunge and stopped buying baking powder. When my family was on the GAPS Diet we didn’t use it anyway, and ever since our return to a more ‘normal’ gluten-free diet, I decided it was better to make my own. Why not? I can save myself from those unnecessary and slightly frightening ingredients, save money, and it’s super easy!
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Homemade DIY Baking Powder
Free from gluten, grain, dairy, eggs, sugar.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk the ingredients together.
Store in a tightly covered 1/2 pint jar or a ziplock in a dry, cool place.
Whisk before using.
Notes
You may double the recipe if you want. I usually only make enough to last a little while, so that it doesn’t become too clumpy from the humidity in the air.
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Neat! I had no idea you could make your own backing powder! pinning and saving!
Thanks, ladies! 🙂
I never would have thought to make my own, but this is such a great idea! Visiting from Anti- Procrastination Tuesday.
Thanks for stopping by, Karissa. It really is super easy. 🙂
I make my own baking powder too but the recipe I follow calls for cornstarch or arrowroot powder. Of course, I use arrowroot but didn’t realize that ingredient wasn’t necessary. Any thoughts as to why it’s included?
It’s an anti-caking agent. It keeps the baking powder from getting clumpy.
Hi Raia,
This is a great idea. I definitely agree with you about DIY ingredients as much as possible although I haven’t started making my own baking soda yet, but I do use a safe aluminum free brand. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays blog hop.
Glad to share, Marla! Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you for this! I always buy aluminum free baking powder, but I like the idea of making my own, without corn.
You’re welcome, Linda! I feel the same way. 😉
This is great. I was just baking this morning and realized I had forgotten to get baking powder and then there was this. Thanks for showing up exactly when I needed it!
Haha! I’m so glad it came in handy for you, Bettina! 🙂
I NEVER would have known this!! Awesome 🙂 Great even if you still have the normal stuff but happen to run out. Pinning!
Thanks so much, Stefanie!
I have often thought about doing this. I buy a non-gmo, aluminum free powder, but like you, I prefer to make things myself. Thanks for the recipe. It really seems simple so I will be “taking the plunge” with you and making my own this week.
It really is simple, Rhonda. 😉 Thanks so much for stopping by!
Mind. Blown. I had no idea you could make baking powder yourself…and so easily! Thanks!
Haha! Glad to share, Amanda! 🙂
this is brilliant 🙂 Thank you for linking up to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party. I have pinned your post to the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Board.
Thanks so much, Heather!
Love the baking power
Thanks, Sophia. 🙂
Interesting stuff! I never thought about making my own baby powder. Thanks for sharing at the #SHINEbloghop.
Glad to share, Kristina! Thanks for stopping by!
THIS IS GREAT! I should know this ’cause I’m a home economist, but this is the first time I’ve seen a recipe for baking soda. Will be happy to try it. How does everything turn out?
Thanks, Marjie! It works great for me in quick breads (like biscuits, pancakes, coffee cakes, etc.). I don’t really use baking powder in anything else. 🙂
How does a home economist make the error of calling baking powder baking soda. I have always had the *substitute* for baking on a label of my antique baking powder tin. Just in case I run short while making 4 or 5 batches of cookies in a day, 4 cups of flour in each batch. I have eased off and sometimes freeze half batches for baking later.
Raia, I posted this on my facebook page and it went CRAZY!! Everyone loves it!!
Keep it coming 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing it, Kelly! I’m so glad your readers like it. 🙂
I make the majority of our meals from scratch using tried and tested family recipes that have been handed down for generations. Unfortunately, many ingredients are not as healthy as I wish they could be…baking powder is one. Thank you for the simple solution and helping to make my family meals that much more healthier!
xx
Lysa
So glad to help, Lysa! Thanks so much for stopping by!
I would NEVER have thought to make my own baking powder. How simple and easy you have made it. Thanks!
No problem, Joli! 😉 Thanks for stopping by!
What a great recipe, I will be using this recipe. Hope you are staying warm and cozy on this cold day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Thanks, Helen! 🙂 I hope you find it helpful.
This is so good to know! Thanks so much, Raia. Pinning now.
Thanks, Heather!
What?! Really?! So easy?! I’m featuring this and I’m definitely going to make this myself when I run out! <3
Haha! Yes! It is really that easy. 😉 Thanks for the feature, Chantelle!
Wow that easy! Who knew???
Haha! Yep! 😉
Good to know! I’m just finding your site and loving all the info! Thanks!
So glad you’re enjoying my site, Angela! 🙂
If store bought contains cornstarch, and yours doesn’t, would the amount used in recipes be less? Since you only have the active ingredients, and no “fillers” ?
I just use the same amount. 🙂