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A recipe for muffins calls for buttermilk and baking soda. Why is the combination of these two ingredients important for leavening?

Baking soda is a complete leavening agent on its own. Buttermilk neutralizes the flavor of the baking soda. Buttermilk is an acid that activates the baking soda, causing it to release carbon dioxide gas. The combination creates a reaction that develops gluten without kneading.

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Buttermilk is an acid that activates the baking soda, causing it to release carbon dioxide gas.

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