Can you Subsitute baking soda for baking powder in a recipe?
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Can you Subsitute baking soda for baking powder in a recipe?
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Re: Can you Subsitute baking soda for baking powder in a recipe?
Hi whitneyt222,
I am guessing you are referring to this project:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... pe#summary
Just my opinion, but I think that among the reasons why this is important is to understanding of the underlying chemical reactions. (Baking Soda is a Base and Baking Powder contains both base and acid (and some drying agent) and you are observing how these reactions take place in the real world, specifically making "bread" / baked goods.
Hope that helps!
Willey
I am guessing you are referring to this project:
https://www.sciencebuddies.org/science- ... pe#summary
Just my opinion, but I think that among the reasons why this is important is to understanding of the underlying chemical reactions. (Baking Soda is a Base and Baking Powder contains both base and acid (and some drying agent) and you are observing how these reactions take place in the real world, specifically making "bread" / baked goods.
Hope that helps!
Willey