the importance of using creme of tartar when making sponges?

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the importance of using creme of tartar when making sponges?

2006-06-23 03:47:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

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Cream of tartar is an acid that activates baking soda and creates leavening action

2006-06-23 03:50:33 · answer #1 · answered by Tavita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

tartar or tartaric acid is used to help cakes rise but is not as powerful as baking soda. either used on its own for a small rise or mixed with bicarb or baking soda to meet the cooks need. also helps egg whites to stiffen when making meragne

2006-06-23 03:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by onapizzadiet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

leavening. CofT is used to make baking powder. Your cake won't be soft and tender w/o it.

2006-06-23 03:53:06 · answer #3 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋