What's a Substitute for Baking Soda?

4 Clever Substitutes for Baking Soda
  • Baking Powder. Like baking soda, baking powder is an ingredient frequently used in baking to promote rise, or leavening, of the final product. ...
  • Potassium Bicarbonate and Salt. ...
  • Baker's Ammonia. ...
  • Self-Rising Flour.

What happens if you don't use baking soda?

Leaving baking soda out of the cake prevents it from rising, but you can use baking powder as a substitute. Baking soda is a salt that makes food light and fluffy. If you don't have this ingredient at hand, use a baking soda substitute. Without it, your cake won't rise and can turn out flat.

What can I use if I don't have baking soda for cookies?

For best cookie results, use double-acting baking powder as a substitute for baking soda. Double-acting baking powder gives cookies a better rise than regular baking powder. When using double-acting baking powder in a recipe, make sure to substitute acidic liquids with non-acidic liquids too.

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