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Unless you're a dedicated baker, it's unlikely that you'll go through an entire package of baking powder or soda before it loses its efficacy. (Baking powder has a shelf life of about a year, while ...

Dear Heloise: I’ve got a problem! Sometimes my cookies, muffins, cakes and biscuits do not rise enough. I was told that there is a test for checking the freshness of baking powder. I tried this and ...

Most of us don't think about how long our baking powder has been in the pantry—we buy it, use it, and leave it until we need it again. Unfortunately, baking powder has a shelf life, and if it's too ...

Baking some last-minute holiday cookies? Be sure your baking powder and baking soda are fresh and active so they can leaven the dough. Most containers are marked with "use by" dates. To test baking ...

Baking is a science—and baking powder and soda are a big part of it! But despite having similar names, these staples work ...

Q: I made a batch of buttermilk biscuits that didn't rise and was wondering whether my baking powder was the problem. A: Baking powder tends to last for about six months or so, and it loses its ...

Recipes often call for small amounts of baking powder and baking soda, so you may think these ingredients are not essential for baked goods. Think again: Both of these chemical leavening agents are ...

ANSWER: I found several sources that recommend using baking soda as a tenderizer for tougher cuts of beef, but not baking powder. You can also use baking soda to tenderize chicken and pork. But baking ...

QUESTION: What are the differences between baking soda and baking powder (double acting)? Why would one or the other be used in some recipes, and why are both used in some recipes? — Frank Reid, ...

Baking soda and baking powder are only as good as their freshness when it comes to baking in the kitchen. Used to leaven everything from cakes and biscuits to doughnuts and waffles (like Jackie ...