Can I Use Baking Soda Instead Of Baking Powder?
Baking soda cannot be used as a direct substitute for baking powder because they have different chemical compositions and reactions in recipes. Baking soda requires an acidic ingredient to activate its leavening power, whereas baking powder already contains an acidic ingredient. If you want to use baking soda instead of baking powder, you would need to use additional acidic ingredients in the recipe to balance out the reaction.