2006-07-22 05:19:58 · 11 answers · asked by rphelan23 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I've been noticing an unpleasant baking powder taste in my muffin recipe.
2006-07-22 05:31:22 · update #1
"I've been noticing an unpleasant baking powder taste in my muffin recipe."
Will old baking powder develop a bitter taste? Because I used a can that was only recently opened but had been stored unopened for a while. But the can itself is not in bad condidtion (...rusty, corroded, etc...)
2006-07-22 07:35:36 · update #2
Here' the correct answer. Both baking powder and baking soda are leavening agents; they help baked products rise. Baking powder is baking soda-sodium bicarbonate- and an acid in the form of cream of tartar. What happens is that when you add water the acid reacts to the carbonate and releases carbon dioxide. The CO2 causes the product to rise, along with the steam created by the cooking process. If you were using a recipe that was acidic i.e. it had buttermilk as an ingredient, you could use baking soda. Since you are not you must use baking powder.
BTW neither baking powder nor baking soda will change the flavor of a product if used correctly. If you are getting an unpleasant taste from the baking powder it could be as a result of the way it's been stored- Rusty Container ? BTW2 Baking powder will lose it's ability to produce gas oveer time.
2006-07-22 06:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hope this isn't too late. You asked this 2 hours ago.
1 teaspoon baking powder=1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk (to replace 1/2 cup of the liquid called for).
2006-07-22 07:33:52 · answer #2 · answered by fishermanswife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they're both leavening agents, but powder doesn't have the acid that you need.
Baking powder substitute: Single Acting baking powder can be made by combining 2 parts of cream of tartar with 1 part baking soda. OR for one teaspoon of baking powder, combine two parts cream of tartar plus one part baking soda plus one part cornstarch.
2006-07-22 05:24:02 · answer #3 · answered by katzchen75 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Baking soda creates sorta a chemical reaction sometimes in baking to make food fluff up. They definitely have a different taste. I dont think I'd substitute one for the other
2006-07-22 05:23:53 · answer #4 · answered by Ms_E_Bunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Baking powder helps the muffins rise.
2006-07-22 05:25:24 · answer #5 · answered by lansdalebbw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no u cannot replace baking powder with soda because in baking powdre u tend to have sodium bi carbonate,sodium aluminium sulphate,and edible starch,which improves ur muffins,,,,but where as baking soda has different properties by it self which only has bi carbonate in it,
so u cannot replace with each either.
2006-07-22 05:32:28 · answer #6 · answered by dolly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you really shouldn't
although they basically perform the same action, they do it in different ways and need other ingredients with them to do it.
baking is a science, things turn out right when you follow the recipe to the letter. you never substitute any item unless it is a proper recommended substitute.
2006-07-22 05:30:12 · answer #7 · answered by eehco 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They react differently in the batter and can not be substituted.
2006-07-22 05:23:48 · answer #8 · answered by Shaula 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. They are entirely different things and it could ruin your recipe.
2006-07-22 05:23:16 · answer #9 · answered by Scoots 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go w/katchen75, i was going to suggest the same substitute
2006-07-22 05:34:17 · answer #10 · answered by cindy loo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋