How do I make a "baking powder" substitute in a pinch?

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Every once in while we run out of "Baking powder".

What would be a good recipe for a substitute that you have used that works well?

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Best Answer

On the off-chance that you have no baking powder, but you do have baking soda and cream of tartar, you can make your own baking powder:

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon corn starch (optional)

Mix it all together and use it immediately.

Reference: http://frugalliving.about.com/od/condimentsandspices/r/Baking_Powder.htm



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How do you make a pinch of baking powder?

How To Make homemade baking powder
  • In a small container mix baking soda and cream of tarter together. Gives you 3 TBSP of baking powder.
  • Just use it fresh each time or mix up a bunch and add 1 tsp of cornstarch and store in covered container.
  • Enjoy!
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share!


    • What can I substitute for baking POW?

    Substitute each teaspoon (5 grams) of baking powder in the recipe with 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) vinegar. Summary: Each teaspoon (5 grams) of baking powder can be replaced with a 1/4 teaspoon (1 gram) baking soda and a 1/2 teaspoon vinegar.

    How can I substitute baking powder for baking soda without cream of tartar?

    If you don't have any cream of tartar, you can also substitute one teaspoon of baking powder with a mixture of \xbc tsp of baking soda plus \xbd tsp of either vinegar or lemon juice.


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    Answer 2

    It's important to note that homemade forms of baking powder need to be treated like recipes using only baking soda....they MUST go into the oven immediately otherwise the carbon dioxide bubbles will rise to the surface and pop, releasing the gas to the atmosphere instead of trapping it inside the baked goods. The result will be a dense heavy texture.

    Commercial baking powders allow muffins to be made the night before, scooped into a pan and then baked the next morning because the greater bulk of gas production occurs during the baking process when a heat-activated dry acid produces gas.

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