Baking Soda, sodium bicardonate; is used in cooking and baking. Baking Soda in the kitchen, is primarily used to help dough rise. 

Baking Soda starts to work when moisture and an acidic ingredient are all added together. A chemical reaction then occurs, which creates carbon dioxide bubbles that expand at higher temperatures. As the bubbles grow the baked goods rise. The reaction begins immeadietly, so use the addition of the baking soda as soon as you can or the recipe may fall flat.

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