What is the best Baking Soda substitute in Scones?

Baking Powder is the top-ranked Baking Soda substitute for Scones, chosen for how well it preserves Scones's structure, moisture, and flavor. 4 options are ranked on this page by Scones-specific applicability.

Why do Baking Soda substitutes rank differently in Scones?

Baking Soda plays a specific role in Scones — structure, rise, moisture, or flavor — and substitutes that miss the role relevant to Scones rank lower here than they might elsewhere. The list above is tuned to Scones, not to generic baking or cooking.

Can I use the same ratio when substituting Baking Soda in Scones?

Start with the listed ratio but watch for Scones-specific warnings below each card — some subs need a moisture tweak, heat adjustment, or companion ingredient to work in Scones. Taste a small batch before committing.

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Scones that include Baking Soda get extra lift from its reaction with cream of tartar or buttermilk in the dough.

top substitutes

Baking Powder

10.0best for scones

1 tsp : 1/4 tsp

Use 3 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp baking soda; omit or reduce acidic ingredients like buttermilk

10.0

Cream Of Tartar

5.0

1 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

Egg

5.0

1 tsp : 1/4 tsp

Whipped egg whites add lift in cakes and souffles when baking soda is unavailable

5.0

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Buttermilk

5.0

1/2 tsp : 1/2 tsp

Replace liquid with buttermilk and add baking powder; acid reactivates leavening

5.0

other things you can make with baking soda

biscuits
bread
brownies
cake
cookies
muffins
pancakes
waffles

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