Baking soda substitutes
For 1 teaspoon baking soda, use:
- 1
3 teaspoons baking powder
Baking powder is weaker, so you need three times as much. Expect a slightly different taste and a paler crust.
Baking soda substitutes
To replace 1 teaspoon baking soda, use 3 teaspoons baking powder. Baking powder is weaker, so you need three times as much. Expect a slightly different taste and a paler crust.
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Good to know about swapping baking soda
There's no good swap the other way round: baking soda can't replace baking powder without adding an acid.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of baking soda?
To replace 1 teaspoon baking soda, use 3 teaspoons baking powder. Baking powder is weaker, so you need three times as much. Expect a slightly different taste and a paler crust.
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