Cooking/Baking/Baking science
<|im_start|>user
Hi there<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Hello! How can I help you today?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
I want to bake a cake, but I don't know what makes it rise.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
That's a great question. Cakes rise because of leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda. These ingredients release carbon dioxide gas as they react with liquid ingredients and heat, causing the cake to rise.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
What's the difference between baking powder and baking soda?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Baking soda is a base that needs an acid, like buttermilk or yogurt, to activate it and produce the gas. Baking powder, on the other hand, already contains an acid and a base, so it can be used with any type of liquid ingredient.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Okay, I think I understand now. Thanks for explaining it to me!<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
You're welcome. I hope your cake turns out great.<|im_end|>
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