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What are the differences and similarities between baking powder and baking soda?
Can you explain the differences and similarities between baking powder and baking soda?
Sure! Both baking soda and baking powder are leavening agents, used to help doughs and batters rise when they are baked. Baking soda is a chemical compound made up of sodium, hydrogen, and carbon, while baking powder combines baking soda with an acid and a stabilizer, such as cream of tartar or cornstarch.