Yogurt:Also a decent substitution for baked goods, yogurt can be used as a substitute for cream of tartar. Use the same measurement as buttermilk, replacing 1/2 cup of the recipe's liquid for each 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar. Yogurt is not as fluid, and you may need to thin it...
Cream of tartar begins as tartaric acid, which is formed as a byproduct of the winemaking process. This acidic powder goes a long way in recipes — just a teaspoon of cream of tartar can help stabilize whipped mixtures that have a tendency to wilt, like meringues and soufflés. Cream of ...
But the thing about cream of tartar is that many people who don’t bake often, and even some people who do bake often, do not keep it on hand. And in my opinion, the need for cream of tartar in snickerdoodles completely ruins the beauty of how fast and easy they are to make! So...
Cream of tartar For the lemon curd filling, you need pure, delicious lemon curd. I make my own lemon curd but you can also use ready-made curd if you like. For the lemon buttercream, it’s just: Salted butter Lemon zest Confectioner’s sugar Fresh lemon juice If you choose to make ...
If you’re not able to get your hands on some meringue powder, you might try a ratio of 1/4 tsp cream of tartar : 1 tsp meringue powder as a substitute stabilizing agent for your buttercream.Note that I haven’t personally tried this substitution, though, and it will probably add a ...