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Baking powder

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword baking powder replacement, baking powder substitute, baking soda and cream of tartar, pantry staples
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
A pantry stand-in for baking powder made from baking soda and cream of tartar, plus options for recipes that already use buttermilk, sour milk or molasses.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 tsp bicarb (baking soda)
  • 1/2 tsp cream of tartar

Directions

  • Try 1/4 tsp bicarb (baking soda) and 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (for 1 tsp).

Notes

Other options (each replaces 2 tsp baking powder, using liquid already in the recipe): 1/2 tsp bicarb per 1 cup of buttermilk; 1/2 tsp bicarb per 1 cup of sour milk (or use 1 cup milk soured with 1 TBS vinegar or lemon juice); 1 cup of milk with 1 3/4 tsp cream of tartar, add 1/2 tsp bicarb; 1/2 tsp bicarb per 1 cup of molasses.