Steps
- 1.
Boxty (Northern Ireland): The buttermilk reaction creates the characteristic tender texture in this potato bread
- 2.
Damper Bread (Australia): Adapted by settlers using the same chemical leavening principle for campfire baking
- 3.
Injera (Ethiopia): While traditionally fermented, modern versions sometimes use baking soda + buttermilk for quicker preparation
The Science
Primary Reaction
Acid-Base Reaction between Butyric Acid and Sodium Bicarbonate