Best 2 Baking Powder Bread Recipes

BAKING POWDER BREAD

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from "icelandic cooking, recipes, and food" - http://icecook.blogspot.com/2006/07/baking-powder-bread-hveitibrau-me.html

Provided by ellie3763

Categories Breads

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 loaf, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

500 g flour
6 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
300 ml milk
1 1/2 teaspoons eggs (for brushing)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 200°C.
Sift together the dry ingredients, and add most of the milk. Knead until smooth, adding milk as needed.
Form into a loaf. Make cuts into the loaf and brush it with milk or beaten egg. Bake for about an hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.7, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 234.2, Carbohydrate 40.8, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 6.2

EASY AND FAST BREAD WITH BAKING POWDER

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Needed to make some bread quick but I had no sour cream or yogurt on hand to do the Irish Soda Bread, so i made this adapting from several recipes. It turned out great !!

Provided by milliwuu

Categories Breads

Time 50m

Yield 8 breads, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups 180g bread flour
1 1/2 cups 180g wholewheat flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup 240g water
1 tablespoon 15g vegetable oil

Steps:

Combine flour, salt and baking powder.
Stir in water and oil until everything comes together to form a dough.
Shape the dough into your favorite sizes and forms. Optionally spray with water before putting into the oven.
Bake at 200C or 400F for app. 20 minutes for small breads and app. 40 minutes for large breads. (It is done when the color is right and the internal temperature reaches 80C or 175°F If the color is getting too dark, cover with foil.).

### Tips

Use the right amount of baking powder. Too little and your bread will be dense and heavy; too much and it will be bitter and crumbly.
Make sure your baking powder is fresh. Old baking powder will not react as well and your bread will not be as fluffy.
Sift your baking powder before using it. This will help to remove any lumps and ensure that it is evenly distributed throughout your batter or dough.
Add baking powder to your batter or dough at the end of the mixing process. This will help to prevent the baking powder from reacting prematurely and losing its leavening power.
Bake your bread at a high temperature. This will help to set the crust and prevent the bread from becoming dense and gummy.

### Conclusion Baking powder is a versatile ingredient that can be used to make a variety of breads. By following these tips, you can ensure that your baking powder bread turns out light, fluffy, and delicious.