baker's salt

noun phrase

Meaning

A leavening agent, typically sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), used in baking to make dough or batter rise and create a lighter texture.

Examples

The recipe calls for a teaspoon of baker's salt to ensure the cake is fluffy.
Without baker's salt, the cookies would have been dense and heavy.

Synonyms: baking soda, sodium bicarbonate, leavening agent

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baker's salt

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈbeɪkərz ˈsɔːlt

Definition

A leavening agent, typically sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), used in baking to make dough or batter rise and create a lighter texture.

Examples

The recipe calls for a teaspoon of baker's salt to ensure the cake is fluffy.
Without baker's salt, the cookies would have been dense and heavy.

How to Use baker's salt

baker's salt (compound noun): A specific type of salt used by bakers. — "The recipe requires baker's salt for the perfect texture."

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