http://Gourmet.lifetips.com/Gourmet.LifeTips.com Tip of the Dayen-USLifeTips.comhttp://Gourmet.lifetips.com/rss/lt-logo-green.gifhttp://Gourmet.lifetips.com/tip/62487/desserts-baking/ingredients/baking-soda-freshness.htmlMon 8 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT3D17E3BC-781F-5AA3-C15C-7541B4463C57Baking soda can become inactive and negatively affect your baking. To test your baking soda, combine 1/4 teaspoon with 2 teaspoons vinegar. If the mixture bubbles, your baking soda is active.<br/><br/><br/>For more Gourmet tips, visit <a href="http://Gourmet.lifetips.com/">http://Gourmet.lifetips.com</a> <img src="http://Gourmet.lifetips.com/images/aggbug.asp?id=62487" height="1" width="1">