Content

• Ingredients
• Using tartar
• Using lemon juice in a recipe
• Use yogurt or buttermilk
• To step
• Method 1 of 3: Using tartar
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities
• Using tartar
• Using lemon juice in a recipe
• Use yogurt or buttermilk

Baking powder is a leavening agent that is used to make batter rise. If you run out of baking soda at home and have nothing else, luckily you can make your own baking soda using ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Your homemade mixes will work faster in your dough, so make sure to bake it right away.

Ingredients

Using tartar

• 1 tablespoon (15 grams) of baking soda
• 2 tablespoons (10 grams) of tartar
• 1 teaspoon (3 grams) cornstarch (optional)

Replaces 3 tablespoons (40 grams) of baking powder

Using lemon juice in a recipe

• 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon (1 ml) of lemon juice

Replaces 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of baking powder

Use yogurt or buttermilk

• ¼ teaspoon (1.5 grams) of baking soda
• 120 ml plain Greek yogurt or buttermilk

Replaces 1 teaspoon (5 grams) of baking powder

To step

Method 1 of 3: Using tartar

1. Use less of the other liquids in the recipe. Buttermilk and yogurt will thin your batter if you don't use a smaller amount of the other liquids. Make sure you use 120 ml less of the wet ingredients.
   • If you use other dairy products in your recipe, use less of them first. Then adjust the amount of extracts and flavorings you would normally add to the recipe.
   • This can affect the taste of your baked goods and the baking process.
2. Mix the wet and dry ingredients according to the recipe. Mix all ingredients in one of the mixing bowls. This creates the reaction between the dairy and the baking soda to make baking powder.
   • Use the batter right away to get the most benefit from the baking powder.

Tips

• Prepare your alternative to baking soda immediately before use.

Warnings

• These alternatives to baking powder are single active, which means that gas is released immediately during mixing. Place the mixture in the oven immediately after preparing the alternative.

Necessities

Using tartar

• Mixing bowl
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk
• Airtight storage box

Using lemon juice in a recipe

• Two mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons

Use yogurt or buttermilk

• Two mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Measuring cups and spoons