What exactly are baking soda and baking powder? And why do I put them in so many baked goods but not any main dishes?
Straight Dope Staff Report: What’s the difference between baking soda and baking powder?
That will teach me not to preview.
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Thanks. I’ll check there first next time I have a question.
So can baking powder be used in main dishes that are very acidic to reduce the sour taste?
You can get away with adding a little bit, but too much will impart a yucky, semi-salty flavor.