Baker's Ammonia

Baker's ammonia is an ammonium bicarbonate-based leavening agent that turns entirely into gas when heated, leaving no aftertaste. It gives cookies and crisp pastries a particularly crunchy texture. Because an ammonia smell may linger in moist, thick doughs, it is preferred for thin products.

Where It’s Used

“Add a small amount of baker's ammonia to the cookie dough for extra crispness.”