I often get asked questions about why baked goods didn’t rise. Most of the time, the answer is that the baking powder used was expired and didn’t provide the lift that most baked goods need. In this video, I explain what baking powder is, how it works, and the best way to test the freshness of the baking powder you have in your cabinet
Cooking Lesson: Testing the Freshness of Your Baking Powder
Updated: Aug 4, 2023
Penny
Does baking SODA go bad too? If so, is there a way to test baking soda?
Love your informative videos !!!!
Thanks, Penny! It can go bad! Here’s a great video tip all about testing yuor baking soda: https://www.chow.com/videos/show/chow-tips/128195/did-you-know-baking-soda-can-go-bad
Kari
Good to know! I can’t even remember the last time I checked mine!
Kari
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It expires pretty quickly!
Mary Penton
Never knew this! Great tip.
You are so welcome!!
Michael
Perfect! Never knew this, thanks for the tip.
Glad I could help!