What happen if you put too much baking soda in pancakes?

If you put too much baking soda in your pancakes, you'll likely end up with pancakes that are:

* Chewy and tough: Baking soda reacts with acidic ingredients (like buttermilk or lemon juice) to create carbon dioxide bubbles, which make pancakes fluffy. Too much baking soda will result in an excess of bubbles, leading to a dense and chewy texture.

* Bitter: Baking soda itself has a slightly bitter taste, and too much will make your pancakes taste unpleasantly bitter.

* Unevenly cooked: The excess baking soda can cause the batter to rise too quickly and unevenly, resulting in pancakes that are undercooked in some areas and overcooked in others.

In addition to the above, you might also experience:

* Greenish color: Baking soda can sometimes react with acidic ingredients in the batter, causing a greenish discoloration in the pancakes.

* A soapy taste: This happens when baking soda is not properly neutralized by an acidic ingredient.

Here are some tips to avoid putting too much baking soda in your pancakes:

* Follow the recipe carefully: Most pancake recipes are carefully balanced for the right amount of baking soda.

* Measure accurately: Use a measuring spoon to ensure you are adding the correct amount of baking soda.

* Use a good quality baking soda: Old or expired baking soda can be less effective and may leave a bitter taste.

* Don't add more than necessary: If your recipe calls for a small amount of baking soda, stick to it. Adding more won't make your pancakes rise higher.

If you accidentally add too much baking soda, there's not much you can do to fix it. The best option is to try to salvage what you can by adding more batter to dilute the excess baking soda. If you still don't like the taste or texture, you can always throw them away and start again.