Recipes for Baking Soda

Safe ways to use baking soda past its expiration date

Baking Soda Pancakes

Baking Soda Pancakes

A delicious pancake recipe that uses expired baking soda, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon expired baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, expired baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and melted butter.
  3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix, as it can result in tough pancakes.
  4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with cooking spray or butter.
  5. Pour 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake.
  6. Cook until bubbles form on the surface of the pancake, then flip and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
  7. Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Baking Soda Bread

Baking Soda Bread

A simple and hearty bread recipe that utilizes slightly expired baking soda, reducing food waste while ensuring food safety.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon slightly expired baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
  3. Slowly pour in the buttermilk and stir until just combined.
  4. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for a minute.
  5. Shape the dough into a round loaf and place it on a greased baking sheet.
  6. Using a sharp knife, make a shallow cross-shaped cut on top of the loaf.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom.
  8. Allow the bread to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Baking Soda Biscuits

Baking Soda Biscuits

These flaky and tender biscuits make use of expired baking soda, ensuring food safety and reducing food waste.

Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon expired baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, expired baking soda, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the cold cubed butter to the dry ingredients and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Pour in the buttermilk and stir until the dough starts to come together.
  5. Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it forms a cohesive ball.
  6. Roll out the dough to a 1-inch thickness and cut out biscuits using a round biscuit cutter.
  7. Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Serve warm with butter, jam, or your favorite toppings.
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium

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