How to Make Baked Baking Soda for Ramen Noodles and More!

Mona - Far From The Farm

June 7, 2026

Learn how to make baked baking soda for homemade ramen noodles using just one pantry ingredient and your oven!

Makes: 2 tbsp approx

Approximate cost $0.25

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 1

Cooling time 30

Total Time 1 32

Servings: 2 tbsp approx

Course: Ingredient, Pantry Staples

Cuisine: Asian, Japanese

Preheat oven to 250°F / 120°C.
Measure 2 tbsp regular baking soda into a small glass baking dish.
Spread the baking soda into an even layer.
Place the baking dish on the center oven rack. Bake for 1 hour. Do not stir during baking.
After baking for an hour, carefully remove the dish from the oven.
Allow the baked baking soda to cool completely. Then break up any clumps with a fork, and tansfer the cooled baked baking soda to a clean airtight glass jar.
Label the jar clearly so it is not mistaken for regular baking soda! Use as directed in recipes.

The baked baking soda may look almost the same after baking. This is normal.
If it turns brown, it has burned and should be discarded.
A little goes a long way when making homemade ramen noodles.
Baked baking soda is more alkaline than regular baking soda, so avoid touching your eyes or handling it with wet hands.

Store baked baking soda in a clean airtight glass jar.
Keep it in a cool dry pantry away from moisture.
Use within 6 months for best quality.
Label clearly so it is not accidentally used in cakes, cookies, or other baking recipes.

Sodium: 3283mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.