01
Baking Soda
10.01/4 tsp : 1 tsp
Use 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp baking powder; mix fresh each time
10.0
baking powder substitutes
11 substitutes · avg score 2.4 · Chemical leavening agent combining an alkali (sodium bicarbonate) and one or more acids, typically buffered with cornstarch. Produces CO2 when moistened and heated to lift quick breads, cakes, and muffins.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Buttermilk
10.01/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Mix 1/2 cup buttermilk + 1/4 tsp baking soda to replace 1 tsp baking powder; reduce other liquid
10.0
03
Cream Of Tartar
5.05/8 tsp : 1 tsp
5/8 tsp cream of tartar + 1/4 tsp baking soda per 1 tsp baking powder
5.0
04
Egg
1.73 1/3 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp
Whipped eggs add structure and lift; use 1 egg per tsp baking powder in pancakes and quick breads
1.7
05
Molasses
0.01/4 tsp : 1 tsp
Mix 1/4 cup molasses + 1/4 tsp baking soda to replace 1 tsp baking powder; reduce sugar slightly
0.0
06
Lemon Juice
0.01/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Mix 1/2 tsp lemon juice + 1/4 tsp baking soda to replace 1 tsp baking powder; works in pancakes
0.0