Baking Powder and Yeast
A flat bake is usually a chemistry problem, not a skill problem. Fresh, reliable raising agents are the fix:
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Baking Powder & Yeast
Baking powder: aluminium-free, so cakes and scones rise light with no bitter aftertaste.
Active & instant yeasts: for everything from slow-proved loaves and pizza bases to cinnamon buns.
Bicarbonate of soda: the classic raiser for biscuits, soda bread and chocolate cakes – and the golden-brown finish that comes with it.
Raising agents lose strength with age – if yours have been in the cupboard over a year, that's probably your dense sponge explained.