Are Baking Salt and Baking Soda the same thing?

Question

Ok guys , if they are not the same thing and the recipe says baking salt, why can't I find any in the shops?

How is baking salt different from ordinary salt?

Answer 1

No they arn't the same thing. You may use plain or iodised salt n any recipe that calls for baking salt. Generally they say that so you don't use the large sea salt crystals.
Baking soda or Bicarbonate soda is an agent like Baking powder used to make things rise and also it helps keep the colour bright in your cooking.

Answer 2

Baking Salt

Answer 3

No, baking salt is SALT, as in Morton's. Baking Soda is completely different and using be found in the baking isle of your local grocery store in a red/white can, I am sorry I have forgotten the Brand name

Answer 4

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not the same, not in hot water. you might be thinking of 'blooming' geletin, making a 'slurry' with cornstarch, or 'proofing' yeast. (all water methods used with powders). baking soda: Sodium bicarbonate is the chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3. Because it has long been known and is widely used, the salt has many other names including sodium hydrogencarbonate, sodium bicarb, baking soda, bread soda, cooking soda, bicarb soda, saleratus or bicarbonate of soda. It is soluble in water. Sodium bicarbonate is a white solid that is crystalline but often appears as a fine powder. It has a slight alkaline taste resembling that of sodium carbonate. It is a component of the mineral natron and is found dissolved in many mineral springs. The natural mineral form is known as nahcolite. It is also produced artificially. Baking powder is a dry chemical leavening agent used in baking and deodorizing. There are several formulations; all contain an alkali, typically sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), and an acid in the form of salt crystals, together with starch to keep it dry. When dissolved in water the acid and alkali react and emit carbon dioxide gas, which expands existing bubbles to leaven the mixture. Most modern baking powders are double acting, that is, they contain two acid salts, one which reacts at room temperature, producing a rise as soon as the dough or batter is prepared, and another which reacts at a higher temperature, causing a further rise during baking. Baking powders that contain only the low-temperature acid salts are called single acting. Many recipes call for a process called creaming, where butter and sugar are beaten together to introduce tiny seed bubbles which the leavening gas will further expand.

Answer 5

You can use any standard salt for baking salt.

Baking soda is bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate, either used on its own as an alkali or antacid, or mixed with an acid such as vinegar or cream of tartar, when liquid is added causes bubbles and is used as a raising agent, as in baking powder.

I think some people used bicarbonate of soda to help keep cabbage green.

Answer 6

no. Baking salt is salt. Baking soda is a powder that helps baked goods rise.

Answer 7

nope baking salt is just salt baking soda is baking soda and has part yeast in it to help baking rise

Answer 8

well, salt is use to spice food while soda is for increase in flour when baking. They are both white in color, but have difference in use.

Answer 9

Salt is sea salt when it contains C'o3 or baking soda already contains Co3...

Answer 10

No on is salt and one is soda.