Dear Heloise: I've got a problem! Sometimes my cookies, muffins, cakes and biscuits don't rise enough. I was told that there is a test for checking the freshness of baking powder. I tried this and was ...

Whether you're one of those people who only bakes for special occasions like birthdays and holidays or the sort who bakes just about daily, you probably have a stash of baking powder somewhere in your ...

DEAR HELOISE: I understand that baking powder has a shelf life, and that it can go bad. Can you tell me how long it remains good? — Joe and Kay, via e-mail It does have a shelf life, and here’s how to ...

Don't confuse one for the other—these ingredients are essential for baking success. Baking soda and baking powder are used in small amounts, and both leavening agents are essential to help your baked ...