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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
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vegetarian baking powder
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11 vegetarian substitutes for baking powder — top pick Baking Soda at 100% function match.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Apple Cider Vinegar
0.01/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Mix 1/2 tsp vinegar + 1/4 tsp baking soda to replace 1 tsp baking powder; neutral flavor
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Distilled Vinegar
0.01/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Mix 1/2 tsp vinegar + 1/4 tsp baking soda per 1 tsp baking powder; totally neutral flavor
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Greek Yogurt
0.01/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Replace some liquid with 1/2 cup Greek yogurt + 1/4 tsp baking soda; adds tang and tenderness
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Plain Yogurt
0.01:1
Provides acid to activate baking soda already in recipe — not a direct leavener
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Cornstarch
0.01:1
Thickener only, no leavening power; combine with beaten egg whites to add lift in delicate batters
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pitfalls to avoid
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Baking Soda: Use 1/4 tsp soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar
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Buttermilk: Reduce other liquid when using buttermilk
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Egg: Eggs add lift only when whipped thoroughly
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Molasses: Molasses adds dark caramel flavor to batter
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Molasses: Reduce sugar when using molasses
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Apple Cider Vinegar: Mix 1/2 tsp vinegar + 1/4 tsp soda per tsp
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Distilled Vinegar: Mix 1/2 tsp vinegar + 1/4 tsp soda per tsp
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Greek Yogurt: Replace some liquid with 1/2 cup yogurt
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Plain Yogurt: Yogurt is not a direct leavener
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Cornstarch: Cornstarch has zero leavening power