Baking soda substitute
1 teaspoon baking soda = 3 teaspoons baking powder
Baking soda is stronger than baking powder, and it needs an acid in the recipe to work. Baking powder already has the acid built in.
Substitutes for 1 teaspoon baking soda
Option 1
3 teaspoons baking powder
Use about three times as much. Reduce the salt in the recipe slightly, as baking powder can add a faint metallic taste in larger amounts.
Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.
Questions
What can I use instead of baking soda?
For 1 teaspoon baking soda, you can use 3 teaspoons baking powder.
What is the best substitute for baking soda?
For most recipes, use 3 teaspoons baking powder. Use about three times as much. Reduce the salt in the recipe slightly, as baking powder can add a faint metallic taste in larger amounts.
Anything to watch for when swapping baking soda?
This works best when the recipe has little acid to react with. If it has buttermilk or lemon juice, the result may rise less.