When your pancakes come out too flat or your cake doesn't rise, your leavener might have lost its oomph. Here's how to do a ...

Dear Heloise: I've got a problem! Sometimes my cookies, muffins, cakes and biscuits don't rise enough. I was told that there is a test for checking the freshness of baking powder. I tried this and was ...

Plus, how to tell if your baking powder is still good to use. Whether you're one of those people who only bakes for special ...

To test for baking powder freshness: Place 1 tablespoon water in a bowl and add 1/4 teaspoon baking powder. If it bubbles and fizzes, it's still fresh. To test for baking soda freshness: Place 1/4 ...