~~** Is 'Baking Soda' & 'Baking Powder' the same thing **~~ ??!
~~** Is 'Baking Soda' & 'Baking Powder' the same thing **~~ ??
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There is a difference between the two. Both baking soda and baking powder are leavening agents, but the two substances are used under different conditions.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate. When baking soda is combined with moisture and an acidic ingredient (e.g., yogurt, chocolate, buttermilk, honey), the resulting chemical reaction produces bubbles of carbon dioxide that expand under oven temperatures, causing baked goods to rise. The reaction begins immediately upon mixing the ingredients, so you need to bake recipes which call for baking soda immediately, or else they will fall flat!
Baking Powder
Baking powder contains sodium bicarbonate, but it includes the acidifying agent already (cream of tartar), and also a drying agent (usually starch).Baking powder is available as single-acting baking powder and as double-acting baking powder. Single-acting powders are activated by moisture, so you must bake recipes which include this product immediately after mixing. Double-acting powders react in two phases and can stand for a while before baking. With double-acting powder, some gas is released at room temperature when the powder is added to dough, but the majority of the gas is released after the temperature of the dough increases in the oven.
Some recipes call for baking soda, while others call for baking powder. Which ingredient is used depends on the other ingredients in the recipe. The ultimate goal is to produce a tasty product with a pleasing texture. Baking soda is basic and will yield a bitter taste unless countered by the acidity of another ingredient, such as buttermilk. You'll find baking soda in cookie recipes. Baking powder contains both an acid and a base and has an overall neutral effect in terms of taste. Recipes that call for baking powder often call for other neutral-tasting ingredients, such as milk. Baking powder is a common ingredient in cakes and biscuits.
Substituting in Recipes
You can substitute baking powder in place of baking soda (you'll need more baking powder and it may affect the taste), but you can't use baking soda when a recipe calls for baking powder. Baking soda by itself lacks the acidity to make a cake rise. However, you can make your own baking powder if you have baking soda and cream of tartar. Simply mix two parts cream of tartar with one part baking soda.
no
Baking powder is mostly comprised of baking soda, but there are a few other things mixed in.
In a pinch, you can substitute one for the other and it won't ruin the dish.
No, it definitely isn't the same thing.
No
No, baking soda is sodium carbonate while baking powder is mostly calcium phosphate and cream of tartar, though it will contain some baking soda as well. Look up baking powder in Wikipedia for a better explanation.
No they are not the same thing. Baking soda is just sodium bicarbonate and baking poweder is a mix of baking soda plus cream of tartar (an acid) and starch.
They work differently in a recipe so you can substitute one for the other.
Yup ! I think so..
No, they aren't the same. They're both leavening agents, so when you're baking if you absolutely must you substitute powder for soda (doesn't work as well the other way), but technically they aren't the same.
Baking soda is supposed to be pure sodium bicarbonate. This is what kids use to make their volcanoes in school by adding vinegar (acid). Baking powder on the other hand is a mixture of baking soda with cream of tartar and starch.
This site has some good info, detailing when you can substitute and not, and why:
http://chemistry.about.com/cs/foodchemis...
i used to ask myself this question-then i realised-nobody really gives a **** if they are different
no...when baking cookies with either, the soda produces a flat cookie...and using baking powder causes the cookies to raise or puff up...if you combine the two, you get a great tasting cookie...
no both are different..
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yes these are same thing
No . You can see it from the name itself .
*No !!!!!!!!! they are diff.
B/soda is very cheap while the BPowd. is a bit expensive !!!!!!!!
Their uses differ too !!!!
Both baking soda and baking powder are leavening agents, which means they are added to baked goods before cooking to produce carbon dioxide and cause them to 'rise'. Baking powder contains baking soda, but the two substances are used under different conditions.
Baking Soda
Baking soda is pure sodium bicarbonate. When baking soda is combined with moisture and an acidic ingredient (e.g., yogurt, chocolate, buttermilk, honey), the resulting chemical reaction produces bubbles of carbon dioxide that expand under oven temperatures, causing baked goods to rise. The reaction begins immediately upon mixing the ingredients, so you need to bake recipes which call for baking soda immediately, or else they will fall flat!
Baking Powder
Baking powder contains sodium bicarbonate, but it includes the acidifying agent already (cream of tartar), and also a drying agent (usually starch). Baking powder is available as single-acting baking powder and as double-acting baking powder. Single-acting powders are activated by moisture, so you must bake recipes which include this product immediately after mixing. Double-acting powders react in two phases and can stand for a while before baking. With double-acting powder, some gas is released at room temperature when the powder is added to dough, but the majority of the gas is released after the temperature of the dough increases in the oven.
no sweetie. putting baking powder in a recipe is for having it rise during baking. like in cakes, or some cookies.
If they were, why would recipes ask for 1 tsp of both.
No they are not the same thing. This may help you out!
Baking Powder
Baking powder is a leavening agent used in cookies, quick breads and other baked goods to produce expansion of a batter. It is made of baking soda and cream of tartar or another acid powder. It is almost always double action. This means it releases carbon dioxide when mixed with liquid, and releases it again when exposed to heat. Make sure, when following a recipe, that you don't confuse it with baking SODA, because your recipe will be ruined. You can make your own baking powder, which will be single action, by combining baking soda with cream of tartar.
Baking Soda
Baking soda, or bicarbonate of soda, is a leavening agent used in baked goods like cookies or quick breads. It is used when the dough or batter contains an acidic ingredient, like buttermilk, lemon, brown sugar, sour cream, or yogurt. The soda, or base, combines with the buttermilk, or acid, to produce carbon dioxide and the baked goods expand, or rise. It is an ingredient in baking powder. Make sure not to confuse the two when baking, or your product will be ruined.
I hope this helps cut out the confusion. Have a Blessed day! :)
no it isnt.