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Soda Vs
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We use baking soda and baking powder in many recipes because they would literally fall flat without them.
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BAKING SODA VS BAKING POWDER
Today, we’re exploring the differences between baking soda vs. baking powder and finding some solutions if the recipe calls for one and you find yourself short.
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AS CHEMICAL LEAVENING AGENTS
Baking powder and baking soda are chemical leavening agents that release carbon dioxide gas. These carbon dioxide bubbles creates a rise in each bake.
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THE CHEMICAL MAKEUP OF BAKING POWDER
Baking powder comes "pre-packed" with its own additional acids. The sodium bicarbonate won’t react with this acid until the entire mixture is wet.
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THE CHEMICAL MAKEUP OF BAKING SODA
In chemistry terms, the compound is considered a basic salt, the opposite of acidic.
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USING BAKING SODA VS. BAKING POWDER
Typically, baking soda is used in recipes in which acidic-heavy other ingredients will also be used.
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SUBSTITUTING BAKING SODA AND POWDER FOR EACH OTHER
You may have heard that one tablespoon of baking soda can be replaced by three tablespoons of baking powder. And this is true!
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SUBSTITUTING BAKING SODA AND POWDER FOR EACH OTHER
What about the other way around? Baking soda can be used as a replacement for baking powder when mixed with cream of tartar.
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