I've Bicarbonate of Soda and Baking Powder in the cupboard but the recipe says use Baking Soda! Which one is it? HELP!
2007-11-05 11:02:49 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
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What's Baking Powder for then if its different to baking soda?? . Both packets are made by SuperCook .Thanks for help
2007-11-05 11:13:16 · update #1
Bicarbonate of soda is baking soda. Baking powder is a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and cream of tartar.
2007-11-05 20:00:50 · answer #1 · answered by Dory 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
By now, you know that bicarbonate of soda is baking soda. What I haven't seen anybody tell you yet is that baking powder is a combination of baking soda, cream of tartar and (most brands) corn starch. They are both leavening agents, but normally the baking powder is used in recipes with an acidic ingredient.
2007-11-05 20:30:13 · answer #2 · answered by Dottie R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baking Soda is the common name of Bicarbonate Soda.
2007-11-05 19:10:34 · answer #3 · answered by El Esplendido 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's bicarbonate of soda
What is Baking Powder and Baking Soda?
Baking Soda is pure Sodium Bicarbonate, also called Bicarbonate of Soda (NaHCO3). It is a white crystalline alkali which reacts by effervescing (fizzing) when it comes into contact with acids, thus producing gasses, namely carbon dioxide. Because of this chemical reaction, it is often used in fizzy drinks and antacid remedies and it's precisely this reaction which facilitates the rising action in baked goods.
2007-11-05 19:07:30 · answer #4 · answered by proud walker 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Baking soda is the American English term. Yours is bicarbonate of soda. Same thing. Go ahead and use it.
2007-11-05 21:03:17 · answer #5 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sodium Bicarbonate IS baking soda. Use the "bicarbonate of soda".
2007-11-05 19:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by L.E. 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
BIcarbonate of soda and baking soda are the same thing.
2007-11-05 19:06:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
They are the same thing. My mother used to refer to baking soda as bicarbonate of soda. So use either of them.
2007-11-05 19:08:09 · answer #8 · answered by carmen d 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
bicaronate is the same as baking soda
2007-11-07 04:56:54 · answer #9 · answered by tipsy cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Bicarb. Baking powder is NOT the same thing. Baking soda is bicarb.
2007-11-05 19:10:29 · answer #10 · answered by spaismunky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋