baking powder
das Backpulver, die Backpulver
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baking powder
A powdered leavening agent that produces gas in dough, making it light and causing it to rise during baking.
Für den Kuchen mische ich einen Teelöffel Backpulver unter das Mehl.
For the cake, I mix a teaspoon of baking powder into the flour.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Backpulver |
| genitive | des Backpulvers |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Backpulver | die Backpulver |
| accusative | das Backpulver | die Backpulver |
| dative | dem Backpulver | den Backpulvern |
| genitive | des Backpulvers | der Backpulver |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Backpulver' (baking powder) is made up of 'Back' (baking) and 'Pulver' (powder). The word therefore refers to a powder used in baking.
Im Schrank steht noch eine ungeöffnete Packung Backpulver.
There is still an unopened packet of baking powder in the cupboard.
'Backpulver' (baking powder) is especially often used in phrases such as 'Backpulver unter das Mehl mischen' (to mix baking powder into the flour) and 'ein Päckchen Backpulver' (a packet of baking powder).
Mischen Sie das Backpulver gründlich unter das Mehl, bevor Sie die übrigen Zutaten hinzufügen.
Mix the baking powder thoroughly into the flour before adding the remaining ingredients.
'Backpulver' (baking powder) is often used with packaging or quantity specifications when cooking and baking, for example 'ein Päckchen Backpulver' (a packet of baking powder) or 'ein Teelöffel Backpulver' (a teaspoon of baking powder).
Für diese Muffins brauche ich ein Päckchen Backpulver.
I need a packet of baking powder for these muffins.
