Can you use bicarb in flour instead of baking powder biscuit mix?

Baking powder is a raising agent, which is used in baking to make baked goods rise. It contains baking soda, an acid, and a filler. When baking powder comes into contact with water, the acid reacts with the baking soda to produce carbon dioxide gas, which causes the baked goods to rise.

Biscuit mix typically contains flour, baking soda, salt, sugar, and vegetable shortening. However, some biscuit mixes do not contain baking soda, in which case you will need to add it yourself.

If you are using a biscuit mix that does not contain baking soda, you can use baking soda and cream of tartar as a substitute for baking powder. To do this, use 2 teaspoons of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of cream of tartar for every 1 teaspoon of baking powder called for in the recipe.

You can also use bicarb (baking soda) in flour instead of baking powder in biscuit mix, but it will not work as well. Baking soda is a base, so it will need to be balanced with an acid in order to react and produce carbon dioxide gas. In biscuit mix, the acid is typically provided by buttermilk or sour cream. If you are using bicarb instead of baking powder in biscuit mix, you will need to add an additional 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda for every 1 teaspoon of baking powder called for in the recipe. You will also need to add 1/2 cup of buttermilk or sour cream for every 1 cup of flour in the recipe.

Here is a recipe for biscuits using bicarb in flour instead of baking powder:

Ingredients:

* 2 cups all-purpose flour

* 1 teaspoon baking soda

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 cup sugar

* 1/2 cup shortening

* 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and sugar.

3. Cut the shortening into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Add the buttermilk and stir until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.

5. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently a few times until it is just smooth.

6. Roll out the dough to a 1/2-inch (1.3-cm) thickness.

7. Cut out biscuits using a 2-inch (5-cm) biscuit cutter.

8. Place the biscuits on a greased baking sheet.

9. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.