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What Is a Substitute for Baking Soda in Bread Recipe?

Baking Soda Substitutes in Bread

Discover various substitutes for baking soda in bread recipes, including baking powder, self-rising flour, whipped egg whites, sourdough starter, and potassium bicarbonate. Learn how to adjust your recipes for best results.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Baking, Bread
Cuisine: General
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Baking Substitutes
  • 3 teaspoons Baking powder Use to replace 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
  • 1 cup Self-rising flour Replace all-purpose flour and baking soda in equal quantities.
  • 2 egg whites Whipped egg whites Use the whites of 2 eggs for every teaspoon of baking soda.
  • 1/2 cup Sourdough starter Replace 1 teaspoon of baking soda with this, adjust liquid in the recipe.
  • 1 teaspoon Potassium bicarbonate Replace directly for baking soda, add pinch of salt.

Method
 

Using Baking Substitutes
  1. For baking powder, replace each teaspoon of baking soda with three teaspoons of baking powder.
  2. When using self-rising flour, use it in equal amounts to the flour and omit additional salt.
  3. For whipped egg whites, beat until stiff peaks form and gently fold into your batter.
  4. Incorporate sourdough starter by replacing baking soda with half the quantity, adjusting for moisture.
  5. Use potassium bicarbonate in equal amounts to baking soda and add a pinch of salt.

Notes

Adjust acidic ingredients in your recipe to avoid overly tangy results when using substitutes. Allow dough to rest to activate properly.