I Have no Baking powder, And i have no self raising flower, What Can i Do?!?

Question

Need to make brownies!

Need a raising agent, Can i use Bicarbonate of Soda?

Answer 1

Bicarbonate of Soda IS Baking Powder, so YES.

Answer 2

You can use Bicarbonate of Soda but you will need something acidic to make it work. If you don't have Cream of tartar, then lemon juice, vinegar or even cold tea. Not sure of the quantities though, but think it may be 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda, 1 tbsp lemon juice to 8 oz flour.

Bicarbonate of soda is not the same as baking powder - baking powder has bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar and rice flour in it. I think some people get confused with baking soda, which is what Americans call bicarbonate of soda

Answer 3

You can bake brownies without raising agent.

Cocoa Brownies Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Soft butter, for greasing the pan
Flour, for dusting the buttered pan
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar, sifted
1 cup brown sugar, sifted
8 ounces melted butter
11/4 cups cocoa, sifted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup flour, sifted
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Butter and flour an 8-inch square pan.
In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the eggs at medium speed until fluffy and light yellow. Add both sugars. Add remaining ingredients, and mix to combine.
Pour the batter into a greased and floured 8-inch square pan and bake for 45 minutes. Check for doneness with the tried-and-true toothpick method: a toothpick inserted into the center of the pan should come out clean. When it's done, remove to a rack to cool. Resist the temptation to cut into it until it's mostly cool.

Answer 4

you can use any leavening agent to replace Baking powder, as long as you use it in the right portion. According to foodnetwork.com Ingredient Substitutions


baking powder

Substitution: BAKING POWDER, DOUBLE ACTING 1 tsp = 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 5/8 tsp cream of tartar OR1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 cup buttermilk or sour milk (reduce liquid in recipe by 1/2 cup) OR 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 3/8 cup molasses (reduce liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup; adjust sweetener) OR 11/2 tsp phosphate or tartrate baking powder . Hope this helps

Answer 5

Here is a list of emergency substitutions -

It comes in handy more times than you can imagine! I hope this helps. Make a copy and post it in the kitchen somewhere.

1 tbsp cornstarch = 2 tbsp all purpose flour
1 c. butter = 7/8 cup oil & 1/2 tsp salt
1 c. sugar = 1 cup packed brown sugar
1 c. sugar = 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 clove garlic = 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. lemon juice = 1/2 tsp. vinegar
1 c. oil = 1/2 lb. butter
1 egg = 1 tbsp water & 2 tbsp corn oil
1 c. sour cream = 1 c. plain yogurt
1 c. corn syrup = 1 cup white sugar & 1/4 cup water

Answer 6

1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda (Bicarbonate of Soda) is the equivalent of one teaspoon baking powder according to a couple of cookbooks I have.

Answer 7

You need bicarbonate and cream of tartar - that makes baking powder. Or you can go to the shops.....

Answer 8

read a book
take a nap
take a nip of a old bottle
make a sandwich
drive to the STORE AND BUY SOME BAKING POWDER AND MAKE THE BROWNIES
then read a book
take a nap
make a sandwich

Answer 9

Go to the nearest shop and buy some you twit!!!

Answer 10

yes you can and for better results just add some lemon juice to the bicarbonet of soda while mixing,it will give a good effect.