Baking Powder Substitutes
BakingA leavening agent containing baking soda, cream of tartar, and a moisture absorber. Causes baked goods to rise with double action.
3 listed substitutes
·First listed swap: Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar
First listed Baking Powder substitute option: Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar
In the current curated data, Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar is listed first at 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp baking powder. Its listed uses include all baking applications. Compare the notes below before using it in recipes with no liquid adjustment possible and recipes where you can't adjust flour amount.
How to choose a Baking Powder swap
Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar
Ratio: 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp baking powder
Listed for all baking applications.
Baking Soda + Buttermilk
Ratio: 1/4 tsp baking soda replaces 1 tsp baking powder (replace some liquid with buttermilk)
Listed for pancakes, quick breads and cakes with acidic ingredients. Avoid for recipes with no liquid adjustment possible.
Self-Rising Flour
Ratio: Replace 1 cup flour + 1 tsp baking powder with 1 cup self-rising flour, omit added salt
Listed for cakes, biscuits and pancakes. Avoid for recipes where you can't adjust flour amount.
Baking Powder substitute ratios and notes
Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar
This is essentially what baking powder is. The most accurate substitute. Use immediately after mixing as it activates quickly.
Baking Soda + Buttermilk
Use baking soda with an acidic liquid like buttermilk, yogurt, or lemon juice. The acid activates the baking soda for lift. Adjust recipe liquids accordingly.
Self-Rising Flour
Self-rising flour already contains baking powder and salt. Adjust your recipe accordingly.
Baking Powder substitute FAQs
Which Baking Powder substitute is listed first?
Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar is the first listed Baking Powder substitute in SwapChef's curated data. The listed ratio is 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp baking powder.
Can I use Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar instead of Baking Powder?
The curated notes list Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar for all baking applications. This is essentially what baking powder is. The most accurate substitute. Use immediately after mixing as it activates quickly.
What is another Baking Powder substitute?
Baking Soda + Buttermilk is another listed option at 1/4 tsp baking soda replaces 1 tsp baking powder (replace some liquid with buttermilk). The data lists it for pancakes, quick breads and cakes with acidic ingredients.
What cautions are listed for Baking Powder substitutes?
The curated cautions mention recipes with no liquid adjustment possible. Check each substitute's “not for” notes before using it in baking, sauces, or allergy-sensitive recipes.