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Best Substitutes for Baking Soda — What to Use Instead

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Baking Powder: 3 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp baking soda — Much weaker — need 3x more. Omit other acids.

Potassium Bicarbonate: 1:1 — Sodium-free alternative. Add salt separately.

Overview

Top substitute for baking soda: Baking Powder (3 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp baking soda). Much weaker — need 3x more. Omit other acids. Plus 1 more alternatives.

Key Details

  • Baking Powder: 3 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp baking soda — Much weaker — need 3x more. Omit other acids.
  • Potassium Bicarbonate: 1:1 — Sodium-free alternative. Add salt separately.

Why This Matters

  • Baking Soda is a common ingredient that may need substituting
  • Dietary restrictions (vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free) may require alternatives
  • Sometimes you simply run out of an ingredient mid-recipe
  • Allergies or intolerances may necessitate a swap

How To

  1. 1Best overall substitute: Baking Powder at 3 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp baking soda
  2. 2Consider the role of the ingredient (flavor, texture, binding, leavening)
  3. 3Test substitutes in small batches first
  4. 4Adjust other ingredients as noted for best results
  5. 5Some substitutes work better in certain recipes than others

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Frequently Asked Questions

The best substitute for baking soda is Baking Powder at 3 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp baking soda. Much weaker — need 3x more. Omit other acids.