Baker's Ammonia

[varsha]

I want to make cookies and for that I need baker's ammonia. I don't know any brand of edible ammonia. Can somebody please tell me the brand name of any baker's ammonia? Is it a powder or a liquid? Please guide me on this.



Thanks

Varsha

[brreynolds]

Here's a URL for their on-line catalog. The brand seems to be LorAnn Oils. http://shop.bakerscatalogue.com.

[Suzanne]

Welcome, Varsha!

I moved your question to this board because our bakers know everything about baking ingredients!

[panini]

Amonium bicarbonate (that may be wrong)is usually available at bakery supply co. Be careful when using.
We used to haze the rookies buy opening a 10# bucket and fake smelling, then asking the rookie to take a big wiff to see if it was alright. They usually hit the floor in a matter of seconds. This is such a cruel industry(proud to be a part of it)"talking 30yrs ago"

[varsha]

Thank U all for your replies.

Varsha

[KAYLINDA]

Will someone tell me what this is and what it's used for? I've never heard of it! Thanks in advance!

[bigbuns]

Also available in small packages at Sweet Celebrations - www.sweetc.com

[salvatore]

Originally Posted by panini

Amonium bicarbonate (that may be wrong)is usually available at bakery supply co. Be careful when using.
We used to haze the rookies buy opening a 10# bucket and fake smelling, then asking the rookie to take a big wiff to see if it was alright. They usually hit the floor in a matter of seconds. This is such a cruel industry(proud to be a part of it)"talking 30yrs ago"

We used to do the same thing to our apprentices...heck, they did it to me when i was apprentacing. Nowadays, the only thing i use Amonium for is in some biscotti recepies although i've seen some of the more "old school" chefs using it still in their Pate a Choux.