Kitchen Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Can baking soda or cream of tartar go bad?
A: If your cookies keep turning out flat, most likely it's either your baking soda or cream of tartar. Both need replacing fairly soon after opening them. To test your baking soda's strength, put some in a bowl. Add water. If it doesn't immediately fizz, then it's time to replace it!

Q: When a recipe calls for eggs, what size am I supposed to use?
A: Most recipes call for large eggs, not extra-large. Too big of eggs will make your cookies, etc. spread out too much. If you want a recipe to be even more fluffy, take off just a bit of your egg whites.

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