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Baking Soda

Baking

Sodium bicarbonate, a chemical leavener that reacts with acids to produce carbon dioxide for lift in baking.

4 substitutes

Substitutes

3 tsp baking powder per 1 tsp baking soda

Contains its own acid, so triple the amount. May need to reduce other acidic ingredients.

✅Best for: cakes, muffins, quick breads

⚠️Not for: recipes relying on acid-base reaction with buttermilk

1:1

Direct chemical substitute. No sodium — ideal for low-sodium diets. Same leavening power.

✅Best for: any baking recipe, low-sodium diets

Replace flour with self-rising and omit baking soda

Already contains baking powder and salt. Remove all leaveners and reduce salt.

✅Best for: biscuits, pancakes, simple cakes

⚠️Not for: recipes with precise flour types

2 whipped whites per 1 tsp baking soda

Fold gently at the end. Mechanical leavening through trapped air.

✅Best for: cakes, soufflés, pancakes

⚠️Not for: cookies, dense breads, vegan recipes