Seriously, go check your baking powder and baking soda!Using expired leavening agents can cause flat and dense cookies. To get the best results, use fresh ingredients! Both baking powder and baking soda lose their potency over time. Consider buying new about every 6 months! #baking #bakingpowder #bakingsoda #leaveningagents #cookies #bakingcookies #bakingathome #bakingfromscratch #foodies #homebaker #foodblogger | Cooking with Karli

Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder Both are leavening agents, but function differently: 1. Baking Soda: • Composition: Pure sodium bicarbonate. • Activation: Needs acid (like vinegar) and moisture. • Function: Quick reaction, produces bubbles for rising. 2. Baking Powder: • Composition: Contains baking soda, dry acid, and starch. • Activation: Needs only moisture and heat. • Function: Double-acting for a controlled rise. Why Use Both: • Baking Soda: Neutralizes acid, provides initial rise. • Baking P

Baking powder loses its ability... - America's Test Kitchen