Help! I'm baking,and I really want to try this recipe, but I don't have any cream of tarter!!! Are there any alternatives?
2007-01-30 13:29:09 · 12 answers · asked by becca 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
There isn't a clear cut substitute for cream of tartar in recipes other than use of a leavening. Are you adding it to stabilize egg whites when beating? I would try using a teaspoon of lemon juice (for the acid) and see how that works. The egg whites will hold the liquid without a problem, and the acid will help with the stabilizer.
2007-01-30 13:36:01 · answer #1 · answered by Steve G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is, there is not a good substitution. If cream of tartar is used along with baking soda in a cake or cookie recipe, omit both and use baking powder instead. If it calls for baking soda and cream of tarter, I would just use baking powder.
Normally, when cream of tartar is used in a cookie, it is used together with baking soda. The two of them combined work like double-acting baking powder. When substituting for cream of tartar, you must also substitute for the baking soda. If your recipe calls for baking soda and cream of tarter, I would just use baking powder.
One teaspoon baking powder is equivalent to 1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 5/8 teaspoon cream of tartar. If there is additional baking soda that does not fit into the equation, simply add it to the batter.
Some people also say for 1 teaspoon of Cream of tartar use instead 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar
2007-01-30 13:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by Joy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
add about half baking powder and half lemon juice for acid, for the amount of cream of tarter the ricipie calls for.
2007-01-30 13:39:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
found this on homecooking.about.com:
If you need 1/2 tsp of cream of tartar use 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar
2007-01-30 16:54:07 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cream of Tartar is used in cookies mainly as a substitute for baking powder. ...
So use baking powder!!
2007-01-30 13:31:49 · answer #5 · answered by jewel64052 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1/2 tsp Cream of tartar = 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice or vinegar.
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/PUBS/foodnut/09329.html
2007-01-30 13:32:57 · answer #6 · answered by K B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is no recommended substitution for cream of tartar.
U should keep this library in your favourites:
http://homecooking.about.com/library/weekly/aa072798.htm
2007-01-30 13:32:29 · answer #7 · answered by Cister 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Tartar.
2007-01-30 13:31:27 · answer #8 · answered by poppy vox 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I just leave it out if I am missing an ingredient
2007-01-30 13:32:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Baking soda, and or powder.
2007-01-30 13:31:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋