![]() ![]() Opened: 14 days (covered in the refrigerator)įruit (peaches, pineapple, cherries, etc.) If there’s no bubbling, that means the baking powder doesn’t have its magical powers anymore and needs to be replaced.Ĭheck out the short video below to see what I mean!įorever, but best to use by date on the packageĢ years (but technically, never goes bad and can be re-softened)Įxtracts (almond, mint, imitation vanilla, etc.) If the mixture immediately starts fizzing and dissipates all of the baking powder, you’re golden – it’s still active. In a small bowl, pour 1/2 cup hot water (not boiling) over 1 teaspoon of baking powder.Thankfully, there’s an easy way to test if your baking powder is still active! I call out baking powder because this is the most common troublemaker. How do I know if my baking powder is expired? I’ve made it practice to replace my baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch before the holidays to make sure I’m giving my best to all the Christmas goodies.If you can’t read the expiration date on a package because it’s worn off… that’s a good sign it’s time to replace it. ![]() If you’re not sure how long you’ve had something, and/or there’s no date on the package, it’s time to toss it for a new one.Learn how to properly store all your ingredients! Keep in mind, this all assumes that the ingredients are stored properly, which generally speaking means airtight containers at room temperature or in a cool, dry, dark place.It’s hard to keep track of the shelf life of everything in your pantry, fridge, and freezer, so I wanted to provide you with charts about all my most commonly used ingredients as a point of reference. ![]() When it comes to baking ingredients, fresher is always better – especially when we’re talking about leaveners, as they can make or break the results of your recipe. We all know expiration dates are a thing, but some people take them more seriously than others (remind me to tell you about my husband’s history with expiration dates some time). Part of my Baking Basics series: An extensive list of commonly used baking ingredients in the pantry, fridge, and freezer and their shelf lives so that you know when it’s time to replace them for the best baking results. ![]()
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