Best Baking Powder Substitutes for Yeasted Breads

Prioritize substitutions that protect gluten development and fermentation performance. Bread dough is less forgiving than quick bakes. Structure and fermentation can collapse with poor substitutions.

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Can I make bread without baking powder?

Yes. Start with Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar at 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp baking powder, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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Baking Soda + Cream of Tartar

Use 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp baking powder

This is essentially homemade baking powder. Single-acting only.

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How much does 1 cup of baking powder weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of baking powder is treated as 184 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.

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Common Questions for Yeasted Breads

Will baking soda + cream of tartar work as a baking powder substitute in yeasted dough?

Yes, at 1/4 tsp baking soda + 1/2 tsp cream of tartar per 1 tsp baking powder. This is essentially homemade baking powder. Single-acting only. Bake-test before scaling up.

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