HEALTHY LIVING 13
The Epoch Times
june 27 – JULY 3, 2012
Baking soda versus baking powder
Andrew Darin
and starch. Acid salts are
chemicals, such as tartaric
acid, monocalcium phosphate, sodium aluminum
sulfate, sodium aluminum
phosphate and sodium acid
pyrophosphate. Corn or
potato starch is commonly
used as the starch.
Around the turn of the
century, baking powder was
developed so that cooks
would not have to add an
acidic ingredient like vinegar
or buttermilk to get their
baked goods to rise. Baking
powder in its dry state is
totally inert. But once you
add a liquid, it starts to create
bubbles of carbon dioxide
without the need for an external acid source.
Baking powders can be
fast-acting, slow-acting, or
both (double-acting). Many
quick-bread recipes call for
baking powder that is fastacting, while other items such
as certain cakes may require
a second rising and so call for
double-acting baking powder.
During baking, baking soda
begins to release CO2 when it
reaches a certain temperature.
With baking powder, a chemical reaction begins as soon as
Two very common ingredients found in the kitchen are
similar in appearance and in
name. They are even both
used in baking. So what is the
difference between baking
soda and baking powder?
Baking soda, also known as
sodium bicarbonate, is a leavening agent, which means
that it aids in the rising of
dough. It’s a white powder
that has quite a number of
uses.
Baking soda is a common
ingredient in cake and some
bread recipes. Baking soda
reacts to the combination of
heat and acids found in foods,
thus releasing carbon dioxide
(CO 2) during the baking
process. This will give the final
baked product a sponge-like
texture.
You may remember the
grade school volcano experiment in which baking soda is
mixed with vinegar to simulate an eruption. When baking
soda is mixed with vinegar,
the acid in the vinegar causes
the baking soda to release CO2.
Baking powder consists
of baking soda, acid salts
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
Method
Preheat oven to 175oC (350oF).
Grease one loaf pan.
In a small bowl, pour the
lemon juice and buttermilk
over the mashed bananas; set
aside. In a large bowl, beat the
sugar, shortening and eggs
until fluffy.
In a separate bowl, mix
together the flour, baking
soda and salt.
Mix about 1/3 of the flour
mixture into the sugar and
egg mixture, then mix in
about 1/3 of the banana/milk
mixture. Repeat two more
times until everything is
mixed in.
Bake for 1 hour, or until a
fork comes out clean. Cool for
20 minutes in the pan before
removing.
Dreamstime
Baking soda and baking powder are key ingredients in many warm and delicious
baked goods.
the wet ingredients are mixed
in, causing CO2 to be released.
Baking powder’s advantage
is that it is not necessary to
add acidic ingredients for it to
work. Some cooks also believe
it gives a more controlled rise
to baked goods.
Baking soda, on the other
hand, has quite a number
of kitchen uses aside from
baking. It can be placed in the
refrigerator to prolong the
freshness of produce. It also
absorbs odours and can be
mixed with soap or detergent
to help clean some kitchen
utensils and cookware.
Baking soda and baking
powder are very useful items
to keep in your kitchen. The
recipe below uses both.
Banana bread
Makes 1 loaf
Ingredients
4 ripe bananas, peeled and
mashed
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
2 large eggs
For more recipes from Annie
Mahle, visit athomeatsea.com.
Permission to reprint recipe
given by Theheartofnewengland.
com.
DIY vintage window
pane photo frame
Celebrity designer Marc Atiyolil explains how to
take an old window pane from drab to fab.
However, the big question
was: “How can I repurpose
this idea and use it in the interior of a home?”
That same weekend, I
hunted for vintage windows.
I found a few at a flea market
and came up with this great
vintage wall hanging project.
I attended a wedding this
summer and saw a great DIY
project using vintage single
pane windows. It was a beautiful reception and designed
in a style that could only be
described as “rustic meets
elegance”.
After we were greeted at
the door, we were directed
to seating charts framed in a
vintage window. As soon as
the piece caught my eye, my
“design wheels” started spinning. It was a brilliant idea!
Supplies:
– Single pane vintage
window
– Black and white photos
– Double-sided tape
– Wire
Step 1: Print black and
white photos in the size of
your choice.
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tape, adhere the photos to the
glass.
Step 3: Attach a piece of
wire to the window’s existing
hinges and have the wire run
along the top of the frame.
Step 4: Voilà! Your old
window has been transformed into a stunning wall
hanging.
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