The Difference Between Baking Powder and Baking Soda

They're not interchangeable!

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[spacecatline]

Baking powder also raises twice! Once with liquid and a second time when heated. Baking soda will only raise once. Which is why some recipes will call for both.

[kellywest]

Thanks for the visual clarification. I did not know this & I've always wondered what the difference was.

[nope_nope_nono]

Baking soda also activates in high temperatures. It's decomposition into sodium carbonate, water and CO2 (what makes batters rise) happens around 80 degrees Celsius.

[paulinapanda]

For any bakers, this is my trick to remember:
Baking powder puffs, baking soda spreads!

[Koibito]

Fantastic! I could never remember the difference but one cookie recipe helped me remember: soda for spread, powder for puff

[eunicelee]

I don't use baking soda anymore in my baking as I found out that after baking there is an after taste like some weird air thingy, after switching to baking powder, my baked goods are all good. So now I only use baking soda to clean my veges

[vanimamoonbeam]

Thank you for explaining that in such an understandable way! 💚

[michaelwolfe]

Oh, so that's why baking powder has cream of tartar. The acid helps it rise

[brianluchene]

Actually you can sub baking soda for baking powder or vice versa. If you are using baking powder for baking soda, use 3x the amount the recipe calls for. If you are using baking soda for baking powder, use 1/3 the amount the recipe calls for, plus 1 tsp of acid, such as vinegar, lemon juice, or buttermilk and 1/4 tsp.of salt 😉

[CandyQueenShop]

That reminds me of people thinking the teaspoon and the tablespoon are the same thing.😅

[paulbickley]

Yeah I use baking soda for my stove top

[oraclenightshade]

Honestly thought they were the same thing for a sec...

[charmane.s]

I attended a baking course.. One of the topic was to how will we know if the baking powder is still active. I proudly told her to try to mix it with water, if it bubbles, it is still active. She frowned and said what nonsense is that? I felt embarrassed after that day. She told the class to just open a new packet. I was not convinced though 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Biglittlechanges]

Me in bed trying to understand the difference between them and coming across this video … “Nice!” Thank you!!

[JustADreamerLuv]

I learned that the hard way
I put them in my biscuits thinking it was similar and they were the most disgusting things I’ve ever had

[lockaby]

yes baking powder will make your flour rise and baking soda is my favorite to instantly stop heartburn taste bad but works with a 1/4 of a teaspoon in your mouth washing it down with a glass of water

[teancoffee]

Thank you for solving my lifelong confusion with this very simple explaination and demonstration

[venganzamujer]

This is great to know I appreciate the refresher

[happyfeet]

Wow this woman’s channel is inspirational!

[Adam_K]

baking powder has bi carbonate soda an other stuff

while baking soda aka bi carbonate soda (uk)

is just one of the ingredients that make baking powder