Grab a bowl (or a large measuring cup) and dump in your one cup of flour. Sprinkle the baking powder and salt on top. Then, take a whisk or a fork and stir like you’re mixing a victory dance—about 20 seconds of vigorous, joyful swirling. You want that powder distributed evenly, otherwise one bite might be a flavor bomb and the next a dud.
Pro tip: If you’re making a big batch, triple or quadruple the recipe and store it in an airtight container. Write the date on the lid with a sharpie. Then, next time you’re in a baking frenzy, you can just grab and go like a kitchen ninja. Who doesn’t want to feel prepared?
