While most home cooks have used baking powder and baking soda in all sorts of recipes — from pancakes and pies, to cookies and cakes — many people don't really know why they're different and how they ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Baking powder is one of those staple pantry ingredients that everyone should keep on hand. It's essential ...

Baking soda and baking powder are both common leavening agents for quick breads, cakes, cookies, and more. Both are critical in making doughs or batters rise, but they are not the same thing and ...