Baking Powder Substitute

How to Substitute Baking Soda and Baking Powder

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Baking Powder Substitute

What to do when you're ready to bake but don't have the right leavener! Baking soda and baking powder can often be substituted for each other.

Prep Time3

Cook Time0

Total Time3

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Author: Katie Workman

Ingredients

⅓ teaspoon baking soda
⅔ teaspoon cream of tartar (optional)

Instructions

Easiest Baking Powder Substitute:

Use 1/3 teaspoon of baking soda for every 1 teaspoon of baking powder called for in the recipe.

Baking Powder Substitute With Cream of Tartar:

To make 1 teaspoon of baking powder substitute, add 1/3 teaspoon of baking soda and 2/3 teaspoon of cream of tartar in a small bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Notes

To increase the cream of tartar baking powder substitute:

For 2 teaspoons baking powder: 1/3 teaspoon baking soda plus 1 1/3 teaspoon cream of tartar
For 1 tablespoon baking powder: 1 teaspoon baking soda plus 2 teaspoons cream of tartar

To substitute baking powder for baking soda:

Using baking powder instead of baking soda is trickier. That’s because you would need to use 3 times as much baking powder to get the same rising effect; you could end up with a bitter, chemical taste if you add too much leavening.

If you need 1 teaspoon of baking soda, then go for 1 tablespoon baking powder.
If the recipe calls for more than 1 teaspoon baking soda, you may want to wait for another time.

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