What is the difference between baking soda and baking powder?

Answer by  lou (792)

Baking powder is a leavening agent that causes batters to rise. Baking soda only works in combination with particular ingredients that are acidic in nature.

Answer by  Jujubee (37)

Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) is one of the ingredients in baking powder. It also contains acid salt, such as cream of tartar, and corn starch.

Answer by  jangm96 (899)

Baking powder contains baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in it. Baking powder can be substituted for baking soda in recipes but you'll need to use more baking powder and taste may be affected. You shouldn't substitute baking soda for baking powder because baking soda lacks the acidity to make cakes rise.

Answer by  1990david (414)

Baking soda is used to make cookies and cake rise, while baking powder dries up baking stuff. If you use baking powder to make dough cook it right away.