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Baking Powder
10.01 tsp : 1/4 tsp
Use 3 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp baking soda; omit or reduce acidic ingredients like buttermilk
10.0
baking soda substitutes
10 substitutes · avg score 2.5 · Pure sodium bicarbonate, an alkaline leavening agent that releases CO2 when combined with an acid and moisture. Used in cookies, pancakes, and quick breads and also contributes to browning.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Egg
5.01 tsp : 1/4 tsp
Whipped egg whites add lift in cakes and souffles when baking soda is unavailable
5.0
03
Cream Of Tartar
5.01 1/2 tsp : 1 tsp
Mix 1 tsp baking soda + 1.5 tsp cream of tartar to replace 2.5 tsp baking powder
5.0
04
Buttermilk
5.01/2 tsp : 1/2 tsp
Replace liquid with buttermilk and add baking powder; acid reactivates leavening
5.0
05
Kefir
0.01/2 tsp : 1/2 tsp
Replace part of liquid with kefir; its acidity boosts baking powder for similar rise
0.0
06
Plain Yogurt
0.01/2 tsp : 1/2 tsp
Replace part of liquid with yogurt plus baking powder; acid triggers similar rise
0.0