Use this simple trick to test the strength of your baking soda.
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Did you know that baking soda can go bad? – CHOW Tip
Simple Recipes / Lori Rice
Baking soda also known as sodium bicarbonate or bicarbonate of soda is a pantry staple. It can be used to help baked goods like cookies cakes and bread rise and is an effective and environmentally friendly cleaner.
Baking soda is a base (with a pH of 9.5) that reacts with acidic ingredients such as vinegar lemon juice buttermilk and cream of tartar to produce carbon dioxide. This is what gives quick breads and batters their rise.
