Baking Soda, Baking Powder and Self Raising Flour.

To make self raising flour, add 2 teaspoons of baking powder to one cup of plain flour.  To make equivalent baking powder from other ingredients, follow these recommendations.

1 teaspoon of baking powder= ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda + 5/8 teaspoon cream of tartar.

1 cup self-raising flour = 2 teaspoons of baking powder or 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda + 1 ¼ teaspoons cream of tartar to 1 cup of plain flour.

1 teaspoon baking powder= ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda + ¼ to ½ cup molasses, honey or golden syrup.

1 cup sour milk= 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon fresh milk+ 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice.

1 teaspoon baking powder= ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda + ½ cup buttermilk, sour milk, yoghurt or sour cream. Decrease liquid in the recipe by about ½ cup or by a 1/3 cup for a thick yoghurt or sour cream.

Source:  Perth Diet Clinic,  Nigella


In other words, in order for baking soda to function properly, you need to make sure:

• that your batter contains a liquid ingredient (such as water or milk)
• that your batter contains an acidic ingredient (such as yogurt, buttermilk or lemon juice)
• that you heat the batter to a temperature of 80°C/175°F

Source: TheToughCookie

Banana and Egg Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 2 large, ripe bananas
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (optional)

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

Mix very well, or pulse with immersion blender or in food processor. Spray griddle with non-stick cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat.

 

Cook pancakes in batches a ladleful at a time, until they begin to bubble and hold their shape. Flip pancakes, and cook for 30 seconds more. Serve with butter and syrup.

Maybe try flax egg? One Tablespoon ground flax to three Tablespoons water/liquid. Mix and let it set in the fridge for ten minutes.

 

Source:  From Away