Make Your Own Baking Powder Clone Substitute
Craft your own baking powder substitute in just five minutes with this simple and budget-friendly recipe! Combining pantry staples like baking soda and cream of tartar, this DIY solution is perfect for when you’re out of store-bought baking powder. For easy storage and to prevent clumping, add a touch of cornstarch to the mix. This homemade substitute works seamlessly as a 1:1 replacement in any recipe calling for baking powder, ensuring your baked goods stay light and fluffy. With no added preservatives and complete control over your ingredients, this is the ultimate go-to for avid bakers and anyone avoiding processed products.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 2 teaspoons Cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch (optional, for storage)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine 1 teaspoon of baking soda with 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar.
If you plan to store the substitute for later use, add 1 teaspoon of cornstarch to the mixture. This will help prevent clumping.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a small whisk or a spoon until fully combined.
Use immediately in your recipe as a 1:1 replacement for baking powder. For example, if your recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of baking powder, use 1 teaspoon of this substitute.
If storing, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and keep it in a cool, dry place. Use within a few weeks for the best potency.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
26 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1262 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.1 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.2 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 990 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
