Differences between Baking Powder and Baking Soda
Baking soda is a single ingredient, sodium bicarbonate, that requires an acidic ingredient and moisture to activate and leaven baked goods. Baking powder, on the other hand, is a pre-packaged mixture of baking soda, an acid, and a starch (like cornstarch). Baking powder is designed to react with moisture and heat, making it a complete leavening agent. […]
