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Baking Soda and Baking Powder Freshness Test

If your baking soda and baking powder have been sitting in the pantry for awhile, test before using in a recipe to make sure they’re active. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.

BakingSodaBakingPowder

Keyword

baking powder, baking soda

Prep Time

2 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Keyword

baking powder, baking soda

Prep Time

2 minutes

Servings

Ingredients

3 tablespoons white distilled vinegar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons hot water
1/2 teaspoon baking powder

BakingSodaBakingPowder

Instructions

BAKING SODA

Pour three tablespoons of white distilled vinegar into a small bowl or measuring cup. Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. If it’s fresh, the mixture will fizz and bubble vigorously. Discard if the mixture is flat or has a light fizz.

BAKING POWDER

Pour three tablespoons of boiling hot water into a heat proof container. Add 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. If it’s fresh, the mixture will fizz and bubble vigorously. Discard if the mixture is flat or has a light fizz.