Are your baking powder and baking soda fresh?

[Nittersing]

To test baking soda: Mix 1/4 teaspoon vinegar into 1/2 cup hot water, then add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda. If it fizzes, you’re good to go.

To test baking powder: Add 1/4 teaspoon baking powder to 1/2 cup hot water. If it bubbles, it’s fresh and ready for baking.

[rsdsharp]

1. Yes, and I've sternly reprimanded them for such behavior!

[FemDemERA]

5. Lol

I had the same thought!

[hlthe2b]

2. I don't know about the baking soda tip. I buy it in large bags (more for cleaning) and don't seal

the bag fully half the time, yet it always fizzes with the vinegar.. I know it isn't fresh...

[Nittersing]

3. Maybe "fresh" is relative?

I'm thinking if it still fizzes, it's still good.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

4. I've kept baking soda and baking powder

for years at a time, and never had any fail the test.

[Old Crank]

6. I've had issues with old baking powder

But if you use it regularly a closed can will stay good until empty.

I'm now using individual packets of baking powder. It is single acting and I don't bother with the soda.