5 from 12 votes
Homemade Baking Powder Substitute
This Homemade Baking Powder Substitute combines cream of tartar and baking soda to form a leavening agent equivalent to commercial baking powder. Adding cornstarch helps absorb moisture when storing, making it practical for baking needs without the store-bought product.
Prep Time
1 min
Total Time
1 min
Servings:
1
servings
Calories:
15 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- corn starch optional
Instructions
- Stir together the cream of tartar and baking soda until well-combined.
- Yield: 1 tablespoon.
- Add in cornstarch as needed (up to 1 teaspoon) if making a larger batch.
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Notes
- Store homemade baking powder substitute in a well-sealed container away from moisture to keep it effective.
- Cornstarch addition prevents clumping when making or storing larger batches of the mixture.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
15kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Sodium
1098mg
(46%)
Potassium
990mg
(21%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 15kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Sodium | 1098mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 990mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.