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Can baking powder and soda be used in a cooked mixture rather than in the flour mixture in a recipe?
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∙ 12y ago
I personally would never use baking soda or baking soda as a substitute for flour because they have different uses. Plus, that much baking soda or baking powder and no flour would leave a horrible taste in your mouth. Baking soda and baking powder are only used to make food rise while cooking and only a small amount of each is needed. While flour is more for adding density and flavour. If you're looking for a substitute for regular wheat flour, I would suggest oat flour, corn flour or soy flour.
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What is an American muffin like?
An American muffin looks rather mushroom like and is light and soft.They are similar to giant cupcakes and are crumbly to the touch. they are airy because baking powder is added to the mixture.
Chemical formula for baking powder?
I have come up with this as an equation for Baking Powder. The chemical formula is as follows:NaHCO3 + NaAl(SO4)2 + CaHPO3 +(Sodium Bicarbonate) + (Sodium Aluminum Sulphate) + (Acid Phosphate of Calcium) + C6H10O5 (Starch or Cornstarch)
Why does baking powder contain carbonates and an acid?
When moist, the acid is able to react with the carbonates to create carbon dioxide gas, which creates tiny bubles in the mixture, making the cake very light, rather than solid or stodgy.
Why does baking powder work better in small batches rather than fried in a machine?
because sometimes when baking some things can be fried... some cannot
What would you put baking soda in?
Baking soda is a leavening agent and is used in many different types of baked goods. Many cookie recipes call for baking soda rather than baking powder. Recipe's such as Red Velvet Cake and some chocolate cakes also call for baking soda, some along with baking powder, some as the only leavening agent. Baking soda combined with equal amounts of cornstarch and twice as much cream of tartar can be used to replace baking powder. Use about one-quarter the amount of baking soda as the recipe calls for baking powder, and then scale the corn starch and cream of tartar accordingly.
What does baking powder do for a recipe?
Baking powder releases carbon dioxide when exposed to moisture and heat. During cooking the carbon dioxide is released in tiny bubbles that make a dough or batter rise (like blowing up a balloon). At the same time the heat evaporates the moisture from the batter and hardens the protein (like eggs or gluten in the flour) which makes the batter set and hold its inflated shape. Baking soda functions in the same way except that its carbon dioxide is released in the presence of acid such as the acid in fruit or the vinegar or buttermilk in Soda Bread. This is why you'll often see Baking Soda added to a fruit cake or loaf, rather than Baking Powder. Baking Soda has rather a soapy taste and it can be lumpy so it pays to dissolve the Soda in a small amount of mix before adding it to the batter to ensure it is mixed through thoroughly. Baking Soda is often included as an ingredient in Baking Powder
Can you use baking powder and xanthan gum and baking soda in a cake?
You can use any or all of these in cake baking. You cannot necessarily use them interchangeably and expect identical results. It is quite usual to use both baking soda and baking powder in the same cake, especially if the recipe calls for an acid ingredient like fruit which will activate the baking soda, but in this case the volume of baking powder has usually been reduced. Baking powder mixes usually contain a small proportion of baking soda anyway. Xanthan gum is most commonly used in making gluten-free products. Gluten is the protein found in flour. Heat, as in baking, toughens protein. Raising agents like baking soda and baking powder give off little bubbles of carbon dioxide during the baking process and these bubbles are held in place by the toughening gluten, rather like little balloons being blown up - this is what causes a cake to rise and hold its shape. Xanthan gum is used in a similar way to add thickness and volume to gluten-free products. If you are wanting to add these raising agents to make a gluten-free product then read the label on the baking powder - it often contains gluten.
Definition of curry powder?
Curry powder is a mixture of spices that is coloured yellow. Contrary to what many people think, it is not a common component in certain cuisine. Curry powder was developed by the British to simulate the flavour of Indian cuisine; it is not a component of real Indian cuisine. The phrase "curry," which describes a common Indian cuisine that is made up of a sauce or gravy and meat, rather than the spice mixture, may be the source of confusion.
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Ant sting ejects out formic acid. It is rather weak in nature and can be treated at home by putting baking powder {which contains mainly bicarbonates of sodium, aluminium and magnesium} mixed with drops of water, on the infected area. The swollen area will heal soon. Baking powder can also be used as a mild antacid. This is expected to suffice your problem. :)
Why is it important to use strong white flour rather than plain or self raising flour on bread?
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Remove smell of turpentine?
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Is baking soda a gas?
No, it is rather obviously a solid.
