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 ...

That little jar of powder can definitely come in handy. Victoria Popova / Getty Images There are those go-to ingredients you pull out time and time again—and then there's cream of tartar. Odds are, ...

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 has a rather deceptive name—it’s not creamy and it (thankfully) has nothing to do with teeth. Here’s everything you ever need to know about the baking essential: What is Cream of ...

Have you ever wondered what cream of tartar is? What does it do? What does it taste like? Do I have to use it, or can I just skip over it? This mystery ingredient serves a purpose, particularly in two ...

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 ...

How precious is cream of tartar? Clearly more than the credit it seldom receives. Often times this chalky powder is needed and the only explanation to why we need it or need to use it, is because ...

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