Emma What is Cream of Tartar and how to use it
Cream of tartar what is it and what can you use it for? On the hunt for yeast, you’ll no doubt have come across a tub of this sitting on the shelf looking sad. Cream of Tartar is a by-product of fermentation during the winemaking process. Its official technical name is potassium bitartrate, potassium hydrogen tartrate, or tartaric acid.
Storage
Keep your powder in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Make sure your bicarbonate of soda is in date before using.
Recipes
This powder works behind the scenes making things work. It stabilized egg whites when whipping and can prevent crystallisation. Make stunning meringues by using about 1/8 teaspoon per egg white. We have used it when making Japanese fluffy pancakes and for courgette tea loaf.
Just like Bicarbonate of Soda, if you use too much Cream of Tartar, you will get a bitter, unpleasant taste.
Around the house
Stain remover, dampen the collar with water and sprinkle with cream of tartar. Scrub the stained area with a toothbrush and then launder.
Polish Stainless Steel Appliances – Clean and polish your stainless steel kitchen appliances by mixing 50ml of cream of tartar with 200ml of white vinegar. Apply the mixture to a sponge and scrub the stainless steel appliances. Afterwards, wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Find out about Baking Powder and how to use it here.
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