Baking Powder

MattFS218 · Jan 18th, 2007, 13:28

Does anyone know where I can get baking powder in India? What brands are there? If there isn't Baking powder, is there any comparable substitute?

I'm trying to make these Bisquick pancakes, but one of the ingredients needed is baking soda. I'm totally cooking illiterate, so please reply as if your talking to a non-cook.

--matt

capt_mahajan · Jan 18th, 2007, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattFS218

Does anyone know where I can get baking powder in India? --matt

everywhere

go to any medium sized neighbourhood grocery shop, or a supermarket

MattFS218 · Jan 18th, 2007, 14:24

what is it called, what does it look like?

--matt

capt_mahajan · Jan 18th, 2007, 14:26

looks white, powdery, and is called baking soda/powder.

it is sodium bicarbonate, I think, but baking powder is a commonly used term.

icetea · Jan 18th, 2007, 14:32

You can find it in a squarish box, usually next to the custard/ice-cream/topping/milk flavouring powder section. Says "baking powder" on it

But why don't you just go to a supermarket and simply ask for it..

mani · Jan 18th, 2007, 17:12

Ask at any grocery shop particularly the neighbourhood tyes. failing which all supermarkets carry it. popular brands are blue bird, Rex, tarla dalal

best of luck
mani

mira4bai4 · Jan 19th, 2007, 21:45

I think that Baking Powder contains Baking Soda plus some other stuff.

mr pastry · Jan 19th, 2007, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by mira4bai4

I think that Baking Powder contains Baking Soda plus some other stuff.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baking_powder

Just out of interest, don't these mixes come with everything in them bar the water (and maybe egg)?

Nick-H · Jan 19th, 2007, 22:32

Mr Pastry should know!

But no, 'Baking powder' is an ingredient, not a ready-to-bake mix kind thing

mr pastry · Jan 20th, 2007, 01:33

Nick

I realise that baking powder is a seperate ingredient. However, I was under the impression that idea of a ready to use mix was just that, ie that it's ready to use. Surely if you have to add other dry ingredients that means the "mix" is nothing more than an expensive box of flour?

"Mr Pastry"
one time student at the Hotel and Catering School
Westminster Technical College, London.

Nick-H · Jan 20th, 2007, 01:56

...I think I totally missed the point of the original post!

Woops...

Time I went to bed, I think.

icetea · Jan 20th, 2007, 11:14

No Nick, I think that it's not you who has to go to bed

The question was about baking soda alone..not any ready-made mixes.

jyotirmoy · Jan 20th, 2007, 11:30

A pinch of baking soda added to batter will give you crisper fries. All pakora makers take note !!!

mira4bai4 · Jan 20th, 2007, 11:39

Baking powder and Baking soda are 2 different products, baking soda is in the baking powder mixture in some proportion with other ingredients.

icetea · Jan 20th, 2007, 11:48

ahmmm..ok...funny to debate on baking soda vs powder

It's just starch really (and that too to keep it together)..and acid, that's all that's extra in it. If you use baking soda, you need to add a little vinegar (or some acid), to make it react. If you use baking powder, you just add water, as the acid is already added. That's all the difference I think, no big deal. They're almost the same.

Jan 18th, 2007, 13:28	#1
MattFS218 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 91	Baking Powder Does anyone know where I can get baking powder in India? What brands are there? If there isn't Baking powder, is there any comparable substitute? I'm trying to make these Bisquick pancakes, but one of the ingredients needed is baking soda. I'm totally cooking illiterate, so please reply as if your talking to a non-cook. --matt

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capt_mahajan Infidel Sufi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: styx Posts: 13,601	looks white, powdery, and is called baking soda/powder. it is sodium bicarbonate, I think, but baking powder is a commonly used term.

Jan 18th, 2007, 14:32	#5
icetea 'sort of hate India' club member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chennai, via Romania Posts: 917	You can find it in a squarish box, usually next to the custard/ice-cream/topping/milk flavouring powder section. Says "baking powder" on it But why don't you just go to a supermarket and simply ask for it..

Jan 18th, 2007, 17:12	#6
mani Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: body in Mumbai - mind in himachal Posts: 476	Ask at any grocery shop particularly the neighbourhood tyes. failing which all supermarkets carry it. popular brands are blue bird, Rex, tarla dalal best of luck mani

Jan 19th, 2007, 21:45	#7
mira4bai4 Lost in Space Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ND PaharGanj Permanently/Temporarily Posts: 1,245	I think that Baking Powder contains Baking Soda plus some other stuff.

Jan 19th, 2007, 22:32	#9
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,180	Mr Pastry should know! But no, 'Baking powder' is an ingredient, not a ready-to-bake mix kind thing

Jan 20th, 2007, 01:33	#10
mr pastry Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 131	Nick I realise that baking powder is a seperate ingredient. However, I was under the impression that idea of a ready to use mix was just that, ie that it's ready to use. Surely if you have to add other dry ingredients that means the "mix" is nothing more than an expensive box of flour? "Mr Pastry" one time student at the Hotel and Catering School Westminster Technical College, London.

Jan 20th, 2007, 01:56	#11
Nick-H This is just a cameo appearance Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 36,180	...I think I totally missed the point of the original post! Woops... Time I went to bed, I think.

Jan 20th, 2007, 11:14	#12
icetea 'sort of hate India' club member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chennai, via Romania Posts: 917	No Nick, I think that it's not you who has to go to bed The question was about baking soda alone..not any ready-made mixes.

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Jan 20th, 2007, 11:39	#14
mira4bai4 Lost in Space Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ND PaharGanj Permanently/Temporarily Posts: 1,245	Baking powder and Baking soda are 2 different products, baking soda is in the baking powder mixture in some proportion with other ingredients.

Jan 20th, 2007, 11:48	#15
icetea 'sort of hate India' club member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Chennai, via Romania Posts: 917	ahmmm..ok...funny to debate on baking soda vs powder It's just starch really (and that too to keep it together)..and acid, that's all that's extra in it. If you use baking soda, you need to add a little vinegar (or some acid), to make it react. If you use baking powder, you just add water, as the acid is already added. That's all the difference I think, no big deal. They're almost the same.