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Article: BAKING POWDER TEST NEEDS HOT TAP WATER.(Life and Arts)

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January 14, 2006
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Byline: HELOISE

Dear Heloise: I've got a problem! Sometimes my cookies, muffins, cakes and biscuits do not rise enough. I was told that there is a test for checking the freshness of baking powder. I tried this and was surprised that there were no bubbles. What do I do now? - Ramona in Texas

Dear Ramona: Be sure that the water you used to test the baking powder was hot tap water and not just tepid or cold. The temperature of the water could be the reason for the lack of bubbles.

For those who are not familiar with this baking-powder freshness test, just add 1 teaspoon of baking powder to 1/4 cup of hot tap water. The more bubbles, the fresher ...

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