Baked Baking Soda
Baked baking soda turns pantry staples into an alkaline ingredient useful for chewy noodles and other recipes that need extra spring.
Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min · Total 50 min · Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups baking soda, sodium carbonate
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Nonstick cooking spray
Directions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Coat a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, stir the salt, olive oil, white vinegar and water together until the mixture is blended.
- Scatter the baking soda (sodium carbonate) across the prepared baking sheet, keeping it in a level layer.
- Drizzle the liquid mixture over the baking soda, then use a spatula or spoon to distribute it evenly.
- Bake for 15 minutes, giving it a good stir every 5 minutes so it bakes evenly and does not scorch.
- Take the baking sheet out of the oven and let everything cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container for later.