So, we ran out of baking powder and I promised myself I would not buy more until I made the trip to a particular Walmart that carries Rumford Aluminum-Free Baking Powder. Some people prefer not to use baking powder with aluminum because they believe it gives food a vaguely metallic taste, and because of speculations on the connection between aluminum intake and diseases such as Alzheimer's disease. I just don't want it in there because, as far as I know, I don't need aluminum to function (i.e., copper).
I needed more baking powder before I was going to make that trip out to that store so I looked it up and guess what?! Yep, you can easily make an aluminum-free baking powder at home with items I have in my pantry. There are suggested ratios on the Internet but they all contain cream of tartar (which I have on hand for making play dough) and baking soda. That's all you need if you plan to use it right away. If you want some in the pantry, and I do, then most add corn starch or arrowroot powder.
Homemade Baking Powder
Happy baking!
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