Where can I find an informations on how to use a baking soda?”
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 ar
My original article on baking soda being an earth friendly household chemical replacement was mainly about what the substance is and how it’s made. I also briefly touched on a few useful tips in how the substance can be used, but in this article, I’ve jotted down a stack of baking soda tips – some of these I’ve tried myself, others I’m yet to give a whirl. Special note: always spot test any home concoctions first before going all out. That doesn’t just apply to baking soda, but any tips provided on GreenLivingTips.com – or any other site for that matter :). Kitchen – A bowl of baking soda in your fridge will help remove excess moisture and absorb odors. – Sprinkle some in your veggies crisper and cover with a cloth or paper towel for crisper veggies that last longer. – Sprinkle baking soda onto a damp sponge for cleaning out your refrigerator and benchtops without scratching. – Dissolve a couple of tablespoons of baking soda in wa
