Substitute baking powder for yeast in a focaccia?

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I was going to make a focaccia-like dish, but found that I don't have any yeast. Can I substitute it with baking powder? How?



Best Answer

Short answer: no, you cannot without radically changing the recipe until it is something completely different.

See my answer here for more information: https://cooking.stackexchange.com/a/32294/14401




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Can I use baking powder instead of yeast for focaccia?

This no-yeast version of focaccia is a great option when you want to add a homemade Italian bread to the menu, but you don't have any yeast on hand. The basic recipe is made with flour, baking powder, salt, and water. You can then customize the focaccia to fit your tastes and menu.

Can I use baking powder instead of yeast for bread?

Thus, unlike when using yeast, using baking powder does not require additional rise time. For this reason, it's used to leaven quick types of bread like pancakes, cornbread, biscuits, and cakes. In baked goods, you can replace yeast with an equal amount of baking powder.

How do you make yeast free focaccia bread?

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for greasing pan.
  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for kneading dough.
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh herbs, such as rosemary, thyme or chives, plus more for topping.
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder.
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt.


  • What can I use instead of yeast in bread making?

    You can substitute yeast with equal parts lemon juice and baking soda. So if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of yeast, you can use half a teaspoon of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of baking soda. Keep in mind that the bread will not need the typical proofing time and the dough will begin rising right away.



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