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What Cream of Tartar Really Is

If you’ve ever baked snickerdoodles or made meringue, you’ve probably encountered cream of tartar in the ingredient list. It sits in spice racks across America, often in a small container that lasts ...
Cream of tartar makes frequent appearances in baked goods, but what exactly is it? And why is it called cream of tartar when ...
Cream of tartar might sound fancy, but it’s just a handy little ingredient that helps with things like whipping egg whites or keeping sugar from getting gritty. The problem is it’s easy to forget ...
You open your pantry and don’t see that jar of cream of tartar that you swore you bought. It happens to the best of us. Making substitutes in baked goods can be a daunting task, but when you’re ...
Stephanie shows you how cream of tartar is used in the kitchen! Cream of tartar may have a misleading name. It's not cream and it's not an ingredient in tartar sauce. However it is an important ...