Should I use regular or dutched cocoa in a recipe that uses both baking soda and baking powder and doesn't specify which type of cocoa to use? Thanks.
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Should I use regular or dutched cocoa in a recipe that uses both baking soda and baking powder and doesn't specify which type of cocoa to use? Thanks.
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So, since you have both, it doesn't really matter which type you use.
In general, cocoa powder is acidic which is why it reacts with baking soda. When unaltered it also provides a deep chocolaty flavor.
The dutch processed cocoa is made so that its acid properties are neutralized, thus it will not react with baking soda. The only time you must use dutch processed ("alkalized") cocoa is in recipes that call for baking powder, unless there are sufficient quantities of some acid also call for.
DP cocoa also tends to have a milder, subtle chocolate flavor.
That said, I'd probably go dutch processed in this case.