Looking for organic baking powder but can’t find it online? In this post I share with you how to make your own homemade organic baking powder using just three simple ingredients you can purchase on Amazon. Keep reading to get this recipe and watch my video tutorial.
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Here’s my video tutorial for how to make this recipe:
What is organic baking powder?
- Baking powder is a product used to leaven baked goods. It’s a quick alternative to yeast and includes three ingredients: Baking soda, a starch and an acid. The acid activates the baking soda and the starch keeps the two ingredients from reacting during storage.
- All commercial baking powders I’ve found online contain monocalcium phosphate as the acid and non-organic starch.
- Ideally, I’d like to purchase an organic baking powder. I’ve searched for organic baking powder for a while and haven’t been able to find one to buy.
How does baking powder work to leaven baked goods?
Here’s deeper look at why recipes call for baking powder:
- The baking soda is what causes baked goods to leaven, or rise, when introduced to heat.
- Some recipes call for just baking soda, and this is because there is already acid in the recipe. However, most recipes don’t already have acid in the recipe which is why many recipes call for baking powder.
- This is a mixture which includes the acid and baking soda together. When the baking soda and acid come in contact they create the leavening effect. The starch in the baking powder prevents the acid and baking soda from reacting while in the container.
- Once liquid is added, the starch dissolves and the acid and baking soda can combine and do their magic.
Why use organic baking powder?
I love baking but don’t want to use commercial baking powder because of the ingredients.
I also like to follow an alkaline diet and commercial baking powder is not good for this. So, I decided to just make my own using organic cornstarch, natural baking soda, and cream of tartar.
Natural baking soda
For this recipe, I like to use natural baking soda. The natural baking soda comes from the earth directly. There other type, most commonly used in commercial baking powder, is chemically treated.
My preferred brand is Bob’s Red Mill which I purchase as a case on Amazon. Baking soda lasts quite a long time so I just store the extra in my food storage until ready to use.
Organic Cornstarch
I like to use organic cornstarch because it is non-gmo and usually better quality than non-organic cornstarch. My preferred brand for this is Anthony’s Organic Cornstarch which I purchase on Amazon as well.
Cream of Tartar
The acid in this baking powder is cream of tartar. This is a natural byproduct of making wine. It activates the baking soda in the recipe.
Most commercial baking powders use a chemical process to make monocalcium phosphate as an acid in baking powder. Instead, I like to use Anthony’s Premium Non-GMO Cream of Tartar.
How to make homemade organic baking powder
Here’s how I made my own using ingredients I purchased in bulk on Amazon. This recipe makes 1/2 cup organic baking powder.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Bob’s Red Mill Baking Soda
- 2 tablespoons Anthony’s Organic Corn Starch
- 4 tablespoons Anthony’s Premium Non-GMO Cream of Tartar
Equipment
- tablespoon measure
- empty baking powder container or a glass jar
Directions
- Using your tablespoon measure, portion 2 tablespoons Bob’s Red Mill baking soda into your container.
- Using your tablespoon measure, portion 2 tablespoons Anthony’s brand Organic Cornstarch into your container.
- Using your tablespoon measure, portion 4 tablespoons Anthony’s brand Cream of Tartar into your container.
- Place the lid onto your container and shake to mix well.
This recipe will make ½ cup homemade organic baking powder and store in your cupboard for as long all of the ingredients expiration dates. I don’t recommend storing this homemade organic baking powder in a plastic container.
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