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Bicarbonate of soda (aka, baking soda, sodium bicarbonate) and baking powder are both "leavening" agents. Certain recipes call for baking powder while others call for baking soda due to the amount of rising that will occur and the conditions that are required to cause these reactions. When using baking soda (bicarb) alone, an acidic ingredient is needed to cause the chemical reaction, such as buttermilk, cocoa, etc, however if the recipe calls for baking powder, using baking soda alone will not give you the same effect and the baked good may not rise as fully as intended (although it is still possible to do this). To solve this you can easily make your own baking powder.
To make your own baking powder, mix 2 parts cream of tartar with 1 part baking soda (bicarb). This will give you the "double acting" effect you find in most commercial baking powders.
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Is acid or base in relation to baking powder and baking soda?
Both baking powder and bicarb are bases.
Which chemical use in biscuit dough for rising in baking the biscuit?
There's probably a number of different chemicals depending upon the baker, but I believe you're looking for is baking powder, defined as being "a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and cream of tartar, used instead of yeast in baking."
What is the diffence between Bicarb soda and Sugar?
baking powder is an insoluble solid and sugar is soluble solid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What effect custard powder has on biscuit baking?
i think it helps the biscuit rise but not sure hope this helps xx
What is a good baking powder biscuit recipe?
You can find a baking powder from your local food stores or superstores. Alternatively, you can get it online at www.allrecipes.com and www.food.com and www.foodnetwork.com and www.canadianliving.com
What is a cooking substitute for baking soda or baking powder?
You could use yeast instead of baking powder.
Can you use baking powder instead of baking soda for my hair?
no
Is biscuit a noun?
Yes, the word 'biscuit' is a noun; a word for a small light bread made with baking powder or baking soda; a word for a cookie; a word for a light beige color; a word for a thing.
What is a gluten-free substitute for baking powder?
no but usually there is alternatives like oils you can substitute instead of baking powder
Can you use baking powder instead of baking soda to clean battery post?
no
Can you bake chocolate slice with baking soda instead of baking powder?
if the recipie says to use baking powder you should use that as that is how it is sopose to be used but you may try and use baking soda if you don't have baking powder
What is a substitution for baking powder?
Bicarbonate of soda mixed with cream of tartar (this mixture is essentially what baking powder is comprised of). I believe the ratio is meant to be 1:3 bicarb to cream of tartar to make baking powder. Otherwise, there are no substitutes, but using self-raising flour may help slightly (depending on the recipe).
