Is there a difference?

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Is there a difference?

In a recepie for Gingerbread cookies in a book that I have it calls for "1 teaspoon of double-acting baking powder". Is this a specific type of baking powder or will regular baking powder work?
Any insight would be lovely!
Thanks for reading,
~Manda

2006-12-11 14:30:18 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes

2 answers

All commerical bakign powder is double-acting.

1st action: bubbles when you mix it w/ liquid, causing lightness
2nd action: when heat hits it, gas is given off and the product rises

2006-12-11 14:33:44 · answer #1 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

U would have to leave regular baking powder longer in the dough for it to have the same effect as the other one...No real diffrence...

2006-12-11 22:32:44 · answer #2 · answered by BuRn Di WiSdOm WeEd 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋