Acid in Baking: Why It Matters for Cakes, Muffins, Biscuits
Acid in baking does far more than add a tangy flavor—it helps drive leavening reactions, improve tenderness, and shape the crumb in cakes, muffins, and biscuits. From buttermilk and yogurt to vinegar, these ingredients play a key role in home baking chemistry and the way your recipes rise and bake.