Baking Soda

Other Names:sodium hydrogen carbonate

What is Baking Soda

Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate of soda. Baking soda is used as a leavening agent. Baking soda must come in contact with an acid in order to form carbon dioxide gas which in turns makes the baked product rise. Typical acids include vinegar, citrus juice, sour cream, yogurt or buttermilk.

Substitute for Baking Soda

Substitutue 1 teaspoon potassium bicaronate

Equivalents

16 oz. box baking soda = 2 1/3 cups, 35 1/2 tbsp., 128 tsp.

Leavening Agents

Nutrition Information For Baking Soda

Serving Size

1 tsp

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 1259mg

50%

Potassium

Total Carbohydrate 0g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 0g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Favorite Baking Soda Recipes

Pandan Muffins
A unique recipe for muffins flavored with pandan leaves and pandan extract. The pandan leaves are combined with the coconut milk and allowed to sit long enough for the flavors to blend. Makes 12 muffins.
Apple Dapple Cake
Apple dapple cake recipe. This is probably one of the best cakes I've ever eaten. It's a simple cake recipe but what really makes it delicious is the glaze that is drizzled over the top.