Baking powder substitutes

Best swap: Baking soda + cream of tartar. Use ¼ tsp baking soda plus ½ tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp.

Baking powder is just baking soda plus a dry acid, so you can build it yourself if you have the parts. Mix it right before baking, since it starts working the moment it gets wet.

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What to use instead of baking powder

1. Baking soda + cream of tartar

Best Pantry staple

¼ tsp baking soda

½ tsp cream of tartar

Best for: Any recipe, use straight away

This makes a true single-acting baking powder. Bake soon after mixing.

2. Baking soda + buttermilk or yogurt

¼ tsp baking soda

½ cup buttermilk or yogurt (replaces 1/2 cup of the liquid)

Best for: Recipes where you can swap some liquid

The acid in the buttermilk activates the soda. Reduce another liquid to keep the batter balanced.

Baking powder substitutes: common questions

How do I make baking powder without buying it?

Mix a quarter teaspoon of baking soda with half a teaspoon of cream of tartar for every 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and use it right away.

Can I use baking soda instead of baking powder?

Not on its own, because baking soda needs an acid to work. Combine it with cream of tartar or an acidic liquid like buttermilk to replace baking powder.

More ingredient swaps

🥛 Buttermilk 4 substitutes 🥚 Eggs (in baking) 4 substitutes 🧂 Baking soda 1 substitute 🟤 Brown sugar 3 substitutes