Your Own Homemade Baking Powder

Homemade baking powder? Is there such a thing? And why would you want to make your own, if that's possible?

First of all, there is such a thing. If you'll look at the ingredients on a can of typical baking powder, you will see the same ingredients listed here. The question is, in what proportion are the ingredients?

Second, typical baking powder contains other ingredients, namely sodium aluminum sulfate and acid phosphate of calcium. The reason most baking powders use bitter tasting sodium aluminum sulfate is because this element delays to a minimum the reaction between the water and the powder until it goes into the oven. There are people who argue that ingestion of aluminum in any amount whatsoever is dangerous to your health. They point out that virtually all Alzheimer patients have abnormally high levels of aluminum in their brain. This fact is one of their main arguments.

You can learn more about baking powder ingredients here.

The measure indicated is, for one teaspoon baking powder = mix 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. Add cornstarch to keep the mixture from absorbing moisture. That said, here is my recipe for about 10 ounces of homemade baking powder:

1/2 cup cream of tartar
1/4 cup baking soda
1/4 cup cornstarch

Put all ingredients into a small covered container and shake vigorously to thoroughly mix. Store in your refrigerator.