Guest guest Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I am confused about the need for baking soda in baked goods. I have seen recipes that require both baking powder and soda and because I usually don't have baking soda on hand, I omit it from the recipe with seemingly no adverse consequences!! Also, I've seen recipes that require only baking soda. Can I substitute the soda with powder? I'm a little skeptical about using the baking soda since it is used mostly for cleaning. Thanks for any info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 It is my understanding that baking soda is a " pure " chemical compound. While baking powder is a mixture of cream of tarter and baking soda. Many baking powders contain aluminum in them as well, as an anti-caking agent. There is one that i can think of that is aluminum free I believe it is a brand called Rumford. I really don't know what the cream of tarter is for in baking powder. So I really don't know about any effects in substitution. But I would not worry at all about using baking soda, it is a rising agent for cakes and cookies, etc. The reason it is often used in cleaning is because it is " natural " so it is non-toxic and is abrasive (in a good way) so it helps with scrubbing, kind of like a soft scrub bleach without the nasty chemicals. Hope this helps. Amity , <admartin5 wrote: > > I am confused about the need for baking soda in baked goods. I have seen recipes that require both baking powder and soda and because I usually don't have baking soda on hand, I omit it from the recipe with seemingly no adverse consequences!! > > Also, I've seen recipes that require only baking soda. Can I substitute the soda with powder? I'm a little skeptical about using the baking soda since it is used mostly for cleaning. > > Thanks for any info! > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 This can explain it better than me typing it all out: http://www.joyofbaking.com/bakingsoda.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 You can get aluminum free baking powder at Whole Foods. I have their 365 store brand. JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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