Question:Persimmon- Cookies

[pick1952]

Persimmon Cookies if i don't have baking soda can i use something else

[Chicagoland Chef du Jour]

Baking soda is a very important component in baking. It is what makes the cookie dough "rise" in the oven.

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For instance: A leavening agent which reacts when combined with an acid such as buttermilk, yogurt or molasses producing carbon dioxide bubbles which cause a dough to rise. If such a thing as 'baking soda' does not exist in your country, look for it at the chemist's, where it's usually known as sodium bicarbonate. To test baking soda for freshness: Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda to 1/2 cup of hot water. The soda will actively bubble if it is fresh.