Baking powder and baking soda are two of the most important ingredients on the baker’s shelf. Scott Suchman For The Washington Post Baking powder and baking soda are two of the most important ...

Baking powder and baking soda are both leavening, or rising, agents. They contain different ingredients and have different uses. Baking soda is sodium bicarbonate. Baking powder is sodium bicarbonate ...

Baking soda reacts with an acid to cause batters and doughs to rise and spread while baking. Baking powder reacts with liquid and heat to create a light, fluffy texture in baked goods. While they ...

It comes down to science for the perfect baked goods. AnnMarie is a food editor and writer. She became the managing editor of American Cake Decorating magazine in 2021. She is also the cofounding ...

While most home cooks have used baking powder and baking soda in all sorts of recipes — from pancakes and pies, to cookies and cakes — many people don't really know why they're different and how they ...