Baking Soda Blunders
Too Much Baking Soda
Using too much baking soda can cause your cookies to spread too much and taste bitter. Excess baking soda also affects the color, making cookies overly brown. Measure accurately to avoid a baking disaster. The right amount of baking soda ensures your cookies rise perfectly and have a balanced flavor, without any unwanted bitterness.
Forgetting Baking Soda
Forgetting to add baking soda can result in flat, dense cookies. Baking soda helps cookies rise and spread properly during baking. Double-check your ingredients to ensure you include everything. Properly leavened cookies will have a light, airy texture and will bake evenly, giving you delicious results every time.
