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How to Make Baking Powder Substitute (Easy 2-Ingredient Fix)

Ran out of baking powder? This easy 2-ingredient baking powder substitute works perfectly in pancakes, waffles, muffins, biscuits, and quick breads. Made with simple pantry staples in minutes.

Ingredients

Scale
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine baking soda and cream of tartar.

  2. Whisk until fully blended.

  3. Use immediately in place of 1 teaspoon baking powder in your recipe.

Equipment

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh baking soda.

  • This substitute works best in quick breads, pancakes, muffins, and biscuits.

  • If making a larger batch, add a small amount of cornstarch to help prevent clumping.