Description
Learn to make your own baking powder and baking soda at home, ensuring freshness and quality for your baking needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 part baking soda
- 2 parts cream of tartar
- Optional: 1 part cornstarch
- Sodium bicarbonate (for baking soda)
Instructions
- Gather ingredients: Ensure you have baking soda, cream of tartar, and optional cornstarch.
- Mix ingredients: In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of baking soda with 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar. If using, add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to keep it free-flowing.
- Store properly: Transfer your homemade baking powder into an airtight container. Label and date the container; it stays fresh for about 3 months.
- Purchase baking soda: If you need baking soda, simply buy sodium bicarbonate, as it generally comes ready-made.
Notes
Customize ratios for a stronger rising agent; substitutes like lemon juice or vinegar can be used if cream of tartar is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Baking Essentials
- Method: Homemade
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg