For me, learning to cook means constant self-tutoring. The tutor tells of a substitute he used, successfully, for baking power.

Last night, I planned “breakfast for dinner”: pancakes. However, the recipe I wanted to use calls for two teaspoons baking powder; at best I had only one left. My wife said the store was crazy busy, so I had to improvise.

I surfed to healthline.com, where I learned of ten possible substitutes for baking powder. I chose to use 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp vinegar.

I added the baking soda to the dry ingredients, then, at the last instant, added the vinegar to the mix of egg, milk and oil. Next I mixed the wet and dry ingredients as indicated (making a well in the dry, pouring the wet in).

I was afraid the pancakes might taste of vinegar, but even my wife says they’re fine. No one complained.

Source:

allrecipes.com

healthline.com

Jack of Oracle Tutoring by Jack and Diane, Campbell River, BC.