Baking Powder vs. Baking Soda: An In-depth Comparison 🍰🔬

How many times have you been in the middle of baking before you realized you were out of baking powder or baking soda?

I’m sure you were tempted to substitute one for the other, thinking to yourself are these two ingredients even different?

Well, the short answer is— yes.

Baking soda is chemically known as sodium bicarbonate, which is a basic compound. When baking soda is used in a recipe there is almost always an acid, like cream of tartar or lemon juice, also included. This results in an acid-base reaction that generates tiny bubbles that aerate the dough.

Baking powder is a little different. It includes both sodium bicarbonate and an acid or two. This means no extra ingredients need to be added for that acid-base reaction to occur, making baking powder more convenient.

Do you have any questions about the foods you eat? Leave a comment!

[susanstibler]

Best video on the difference between these!

[enjoy]

I actually learned something. Thank you! And also thanks for your clear articulation as this helps to communicate your points.

[lacucinachimica]

this video clarifies everything for me!!!! Thanks!!!

[samj]

Best video on this topic.thumbs up and God bless you

[jojobaker]

Thanks .. that's info I was looking for ...

[yenifers.m.]

Really good video. But I have 2 doubts if we make pancakes for example it's going to be better baking powder to raise them but if they have an acid like lemon juice, strawberry or pineapple, is better to use in that case baking soda? Thank you so much

[HuLmA]

which is best to use madamme when making a flat bread like pita, roti, etc?