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Default Can you use baking soda instead of baking powder?



Kajikit wrote:
>
> We don't have any baking powder but I've got a giant container of
> baking soda/bicarbonate of soda that I bought for cleaning (and then
> never used!) Is there a way to use baking soda as the raising agent
> for baking instead of baking powder?



You'd need to add something acidic to get much leavening power in most
recipes. Traditional Irish soda bread uses 'bread soda', which is baking
soda, plus soured or buttermilk to provide the acid. Give it a try.