Royal baking powder is a leavening agent that makes baked goods rise perfectly every time. Presented in a smart red tin, this store cupboard staple is essential for any cook that loves to bake. You only need a small amount to ensure your cakes and breads are well risen, light and fluffy.

Baking powder is activated when liquid is added, producing carbon dioxide and forming bubbles that make the mixture expand. For this reason, it’s important to get your cake or bread mixture into the oven quickly once the wet and dry ingredients have been combined.

Keep Royal baking powder close by when you’re making scones, birthday cakes and fluffy American pancakes. To make self-raising flour, add one teaspoon of baking powder to 110g plain flour. Baking powder is also a great deodoriser - put some in a bowl in your fridge to get rid of any unwanted odours.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Ingredients: Raising agents [disodium diphosphate E450 (i), sodium bicarbonate E500 (ii)], corn starch.