How to Make Gluten Free Baking Powder - Easy!

Gluten-Free Baking Powder is a must-have ingredient in the most awesome Paleo cranberry scones !

There was that time, being in a rush, that I forgot the baking powder.  I was waiting patiently, tapping a pen, making a to-do list to distract myself.

I could hardly wait to hear the *ding* from the timer.  Because -  fluffy, flaky scones!  Then came the DING, but when I opened the oven, I saw flat scones.

Many store-bought gluten-free baking powder brands contain cornstarch (not gluten-free)!

There are three main ingredients in commercially bought baking powder:  baking soda, cream of tartar and usually cornstarch.

Some brands use potato starch (gluten free) or wheat starch (contains gluten).

Cornstarch-Free Baking Powder:

What if we could replace the cornstarch with something that works just as well, wouldn't that be a win?

Wait, what's wrong with cornstarch?

Well, if on the paleo diet, it is not recommended because it is a high starch, low nutrient grain that is highly processed.  The paleo diet is a grain free diet.

Okay.

What You Will Love:

• Grain-Free
• Takes 5 minutes to make
• Less expensive than store-bought

Making Your Gluten-Free Baking Powder:

It's so easy!

Ingredients:

1. Baking soda
2. Cream of tartar
3. Tapioca starch/flour

I usually make this recipe every 4-5 months unless I happen to run out sooner.  Perhaps because I make it fresh, I actually believe it is better and more effective than store-bought baking powder.

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Why Use Gluten Free Baking Powder in Recipes?

Baking powder is a leavening agent that helps our baked goods rise and puff up where necessary.

Hence the difference between a flat cookie and a puffy cookie.

Although I use baking soda mostly in my recipes, there are recipes where baking soda makes all the difference.   They give baked goods a nice rise.

Tip: Try to look for the large size of cream of tartar at the grocery store.  It will last longer that way and is more cost-effective.  🙂

Related: Checking if Baking Powder Still Works.

Recipes That Use Gluten Free Baking Powder:

Cinnamon Raisin Scones

Blueberry Scones

Cranberry Orange Scones

Okay, I am off to make a batch of this easy gluten-free baking powder!  As scones await!

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Tip:  Foolproof way to make sure you don't forget anything in a recipe?   Mis en place.  Line all the ingredients up on one side of the counter.  after using an ingredient, it goes to the other side of the counter/work surface.

Here is a short, cute read about getting everything ready prior to starting the recipe.

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How to Make Your Gluten-Free Baking Powder - Easy!

Prep Time

5 mins

Total Time

5 mins

 

Here is my go-to grain-free, cornstarch-free baking powder recipe! I make a batch and it lasts several months in a dry, cool cabinet.

Course: Baking Powder

Cuisine: American

Servings: 20

Calories: 12 kcal

Author: Christine Galvani

Ingredients

• 1/8 cup baking soda
• 1/4 cup cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup tapioca starch/flour

Instructions

1. Pour the ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine.

2. Pour into a jar with a lid.  Store in a dry place, like a cupboard.

3. Store in a cool, dry place for several months. I put a note on the outside of the jar with the recipe and current date. I also put a date in the future when I should replace, usually about 4-5 months.

Nutrition Facts

How to Make Your Gluten-Free Baking Powder - Easy!

Amount Per Serving

Calories 12

% Daily Value*

Sodium 206mg9%

Potassium 487mg14%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.