"Scott" > wrote in message
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> In article >,
> "Dimitri" > wrote:
>
>> > First, what could the acid be?
>>
>>
>> In the baking powder.
>
> But the acid in the baking powder SHOULD be just enough to react to the
> baking soda contained in the BAKING POWDER. There shouldn't be enough
> left over to react with the additional baking soda. Baking powder should
> net neutral, the two components canceling each other out.

If you look at the original toll house recipe there is no powder at all, all
you need is soda.

Dimitri

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup chopped nuts