Make Your Own Baking Powder 1 part baking soda 2 parts cream of tartar Blend well. Too much leavening can make a heavy dough. One tablespoon of baking powder is more than enough to raise a standard dough made with two cups flour. You can make your own baking powder. It gives better lift than the commercial product, which sometimes adds a slightly bitter flavor to baked goods.
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