Science Buddies
Science Buddies: How Much Baking Powder Do Quick Breads Need?
If you like to bake, this could be a good project for you. There is a purpose for each of the ingredients in your recipes, but not everyone is always aware of what that purpose may be. Though this lab takes multiple days, you will...
American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society: Development of Baking Powder
The invention of baking powder had a huge impact on bakers' ability to produce and distribute bread to large numbers of people. The history of this lowly ingredient is presented, along with a chemistry lesson plan for secondary students.
American Chemical Society
Inquiry in Action: Exploring Baking Powder
An activity that allows students to discover the active ingredients in baking powder by studying chemical change. Lab activity includes both teacher and student instructions.
Science Buddies
Science Buddies: Can Baking Soda Substitute for Baking Powder in a Recipe?
There's nothing quite like the smell of fresh-baked muffins for breakfast on a Saturday morning. If you're into baking, you might want to try this insightful project that lets you witness the chemistry behind making muffins. You'll get...
Children's Books Online
Children's Books Online: The Comical Cruises of Captain Cooky
"The Comical Cruises of Captain Cooky", published in 1926 by Royal Baking Powder Co., has been digitized and made available by the Rosetta Project. This 34 page book is appropriate for early readers.