Say you're gathering ingredients to make super fluffy pancakes, only to realize halfway through that you're missing the key ...

While it might seem like baking soda is a good substitute, the truth is that there's a big difference between baking powder versus baking soda. So, you can't just swap one for the other.

4. Can baking soda replace baking powder in recipes? In some cases, baking soda can be used as a substitute for baking powder by combining it with an acidic ingredient like cream of tartar.