Recipes for Baking Powder

Safe ways to use baking powder past its expiration date

Homemade Biscuits

Homemade Biscuits

Use expired baking powder to make fluffy homemade biscuits.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
12 minutes
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon expired baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, expired baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring with a fork, just until the dough comes together.
  5. Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it becomes smooth.
  6. Roll out the dough to about 1-inch thickness and use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown.
  8. Allow the biscuits to cool slightly before serving.
  9. Enjoy these delicious homemade biscuits!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium
Fluffy Pancakes

Fluffy Pancakes

Make delicious pancakes using expired baking powder that is still safe to consume.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 teaspoons expired baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, expired baking powder, sugar, and salt.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.
  4. Preheat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat.
  5. Scoop 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.
  7. Enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Baking Powder Bread

Baking Powder Bread

Make a delicious homemade bread using slightly expired baking powder.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder (slightly expired)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the milk and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients.
  4. Mix well until a dough forms.
  5. Transfer the dough to a greased bread pan.
  6. Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  8. Slice and serve the homemade baking powder bread.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy

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