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Baking soda produces gas for leavening when combined with acidic ingredient such as vinegar, lemon juice, or molasses. The volume of quick breads, cookies, cakes, and some candies depend largely on the amount of baking soda added to the batter or dough. Reducing the amount of baking soda without replacing it with another leavening agent (Baking Powder, Yeast, and Cream of Tartar are leavening agents) will reduce the volume and lightness of the finished product.

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