Baking soda...

[hiccups]

I was just wondering how much baking soda you all would store per person and what uses you plan for it. I'm trying to figure how much to keep on hand to rotate through. And I'm curious, too. :D

[signseeker]

I have several boxes of it. You can brush teeth with it and clean stuff and I think make explosions for the more tedious days... I use it in baking for quick breads or muffins or cookies. I'm sure I'll find out more cool things to use it for when the time comes. The point is just to get it and have it. Ditto for baking powder. Except the brushing teeth part. Or cleaning. Or explosions.

[mgriffith]

I was just wondering how much baking soda you all would store per person and what uses you plan for it. I'm trying to figure how much to keep on hand to rotate through. And I'm curious, too. :D

I believe the normal amount is 1 pound per person for a year. But then it depends on how much baking you're going to do.

Mark

[Noahs ARK]

I ordered a case of it from http://www.internet-grocer.net/2-half.htm

There's 6 #2.5 cans in each case for 22.85.

I'm so sick of rotating stuff so it doesn't go bad, that if I can find it in #2.5 or #10 cans, I buy it.

[hiccups]

I use baking soda a lot for my hair, so I'm probaly going through 4 or 5 pounds a year just on that. Last night I used it as an antacid and it worked really well, so that made me curious about what others are using it for. I should probably be keeping atleast 12 pounds of it on hand then if my guess is accurate.

[4evermama]

I flush some down the toilet 1x per month. it is also great to have on hand for grease fires. I keep lots of it around as it great for so many things.

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/14781/25_amazing_uses_for_baking_soda_youve.html

[Noahs ARK]

Besides the case of baking soda in my storage, I buy at least 4 boxes a week at the store. Besides using it for baking and putting in my frig, it's great in the kitty litter boxes to help absorb odors.

25 Amazing Uses for Baking Soda You've Never Thought Of ~

http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/14781/25_amazing_uses_for_baking_soda_youve.html

[phylm]

I was just wondering how much baking soda you all would store per person and what uses you plan for it. I'm trying to figure how much to keep on hand to rotate through. And I'm curious, too. :D

There are many, many uses for baking soda. You should be able to find out all you want to know by typing in "baking soda uses" in your internet search.

Baking powder does not have a very long shelf life, even if it is kept closely capped. A way around that problem is cream of tartar and baking soda. Both can be kept safe indefinitely as long as it is dry. I just ordered 5 lbs. from BulkFoods.com for about $23.00. Also bought some bulk cinnamon at a very good price. I'll check my old cookbook for the amounts of the soda and C of T to use instead of baking powder, if you'd like. I'm also going to put by a supply of unflavored gelatin to use instead of eggs in baking.

I expect that quick breads will be baked a lot in a Schumer-hits-the-fan situation, thus am preparing for it.

[Earthling]

It goes on sale around here 3 for a dollar 1-2 times a year. When it does, I buy another 3 boxes so I have around 10 on hand. I store them where it is cool, dark, and dry and have never had any go bad. Some are at least 5 years (or more :yikes: old).

[Noahs ARK]

I'm also going to put by a supply of unflavored gelatin to use instead of eggs in baking.

How do you use unflavored gelatin instead of eggs in baking? Cuz I saw some unflavored gelatin that comes in #2.5 cans!

Recipe for Baking Powder

Baking powder is a key ingredient in many cake, cookie and bread recipes; but that doesn't mean you have to pay someone else to make it. Here's how to make your own baking powder:
Prep Time: 2 minutes



Ingredients:
<LI class=ingredient>1 teaspoon baking soda <LI class=ingredient>2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon corn starch (optional)
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I was so curious I had to look it up...

Ingredients


1 teaspoon unflavored gelatin (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/gelatin-431)
3 tablespoons cold water (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/water-459)
2 tablespoons hot water (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/water-459), plus
1 teaspoon hot water (http://www.recipezaar.com/library/water-459)

Directions



Combine gelatin with cold water.
Add hot water.

Use in place of 1 egg.



***For baking*** reduce the amount of liquid in the recipe by 1/4 cup per egg replacement used.

[DMGNUT]

I already had a #10 can of Baking Soda... now I'm gona add another and 1 of Cream of Tartar too.

[Noahs ARK]

I already had a #10 can of Baking Soda... now I'm gona add another and 1 of Cream of Tartar too.

http://www.internet-grocer.net/2-half.htm - Internet Grocer

They sell all of that in the #2.5 cans AND the unflavored gelatin, too!!

**Noah making up another shopping list**:svengo:

[Baconator]

Baking powder is only good for about a year, because baking soda is alkaline and cream of tartar (or in Calumet, Clabber, etc, sodium aluminum phosphate) are acids, they tend to react against each other in the can. After a year, it no longer reacts, so no rising when you bake with it.
Baking soda and cream of tartar both have very long shelf lives, so it's better to keep those for long term storage and mix as needed.

[signseeker]

I didn't even know you could "make" baking powder. :blink:

This is great! :thumbsup:

[threepercent]

The longer dry beans are stored, the longer they may take to cook. First, sort and rinse the beans. For each cup of beans, bring 3 cups of water to boil, add the beans to the boiling water, and boil for two minutes. Next, add 3/8 teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) for each cup of beans, cover, and soak for 1 hour or more. More baking soda may be required for older beans. Next, drain and rinse the beans thoroughly, cover with water, bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer 1-2 hours or until tender. Do not add salt or other ingredients until the beans have softened adequately. See All Is Safely Gathered In: Family Home Storage Basic Recipes (http://providentliving.org/pfw/multimedia/files/pfw/pdf/104587_06600_000_RecipesBrchr_pdf.pdf) for additional information.

[waif69]

What is the purpose of adding baking soda?

[hiccups]

Note:

The longer dry beans are
stored the longer they take to
cook. When beans don’t soften
with normal soaking and cooking,

add three cups of water and
3⁄8 teaspoon of baking soda (sodium
bicarbonate) for each cup of dry
beans. Let them soak overnight.


More baking soda may be required

for older beans or hard water.




That appears to be the purpose. :)

[LEVE]

What is the purpose of adding baking soda? The purpose is to reduce gastrointestinal discomfort after eating the beans. The stress is put on "gas" in gastrointestinal discomfort and it's removal.

Does it work... yes, to some degree.. it depends on how much you eat. Don't ask me how I know....