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Baking powder is an important ingredient for baking, because it is responsible for the lightness and fluffiness of your pies, cakes or cookies. But what to do if it is not at hand? Don't worry! There are always alternatives in the kitchen that will help achieve a similar result. The editors of the Good News site have prepared several simple replacements that are suitable even for beginners.
Soda plus an acidic ingredient
Baking powder often contains baking soda, which reacts with acid. You can create this reaction yourself. Instead of 1 teaspoon of baking powder, use 0,5 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of an acidic ingredient - vinegar, lemon juice, or even kefir. Add baking soda to the dry ingredients and acid to the wet ingredients, and mix the dough last to maintain maximum bubbles.
Whipped egg whites
If your recipe includes eggs, make egg whites your secret ingredient for puff pastry. Beat the whites until thick foam and carefully introduce them into the finished dough, stirring with a spoon. This method is ideal for biscuits or fritters. It requires a little patience, but the result is worth it.
Sparkling water
Another simple alternative for loose dough is ordinary carbonated mineral water. Replace part of the liquid in the recipe with sparkling water. This solution is perfect for pancakes, fritters or thin pie dough. The main thing is that the water is well carbonated, because it is the bubbles that will make baking easy.
Homemade baking powder
If you cook often, you should stock up on your own baking powder. Mix 2 parts baking soda, 1 part citric acid and 1 part cornstarch. This mixture is easily stored in an airtight container. Use it in the same way as regular baking powder.
The main rule for beginners: do not be afraid to experiment! Each alternative can slightly change the taste or texture of your dish, but often these changes make the baking unique.
