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Can cream of tartar be used as a substitute for alum in homemade play dough recipe?
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∙ 12y ago
I'm not sure. Probably not, i know that you can use cream of tartar though.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y agosalt would work better.
The purpose of the alum is to make the playdough unpalatable and children would be less likely to eat it.
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Is their any other substitute of cream of tartar?
If you do not have cream of tartar, baking powder will work just as well, or better. If the recipe calls for both cream of tartar and baking soda, leave out the soda if you use baking powder - it already has soda in it.
What are substitutes for cream of tartar?
I have been informed that baking powder is 1/4 baking soda & 5/8 cream of tartar the rest being made up of various other ingredients. Baking soda by itself is no good as it is alkaline and you need an acid so, depending on the recipe, you could try lemon juice, white vinegar or buttermilk.
How much flour and cream of tartar do you use to substitute for bread flour?
Baking powder is a 1:3 ratio of baking soda to cream of tartar. You cannot just substitute cream of tartar for baking powder - you also need the baking soda.
What can you substitute for tartaric acid?
You may substitute cream of tartar for tartaric acid. Cream of tartar is a potassium salt derived from tartaric acid but cream of tartar is not as strong, so it should be used in a ration of 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar for every teaspoon of tartaric acid. Keep in mind that the results would turn out better if you used the real thing.
Can you substitute baking powder fot cream of tartar?
yes In most cases, no. Baking power includes baking soda along with cream of tartar (or other ingredients,) and has a different affect in batter than cream of tartar, which is primarily a stabilizer.
What can you substitute for Brie in a recipe?
cream cheese
When making play dough is there a cream of tartar subsitute?
Not really. Cream of tartar is a weak acid. You may want to try an equal amount of vinegar as a substitute. Cream of tartar does improve elasticity and dough smoothness. It is worthwhile to purchase cream of tartar. Doug dougthecook.com
Can you use corn flour instead of cream of tartar?
No, corn flour is not a substitute for cream of tartar (potassium hydrogen tartrate). Here are some substitutes:for beating egg whites: equal amount of white vinegar or lemon juice or omit the cream of tartar.as leavening agent: replace the baking soda/cream of tartar (1/3tsp/2/3tsp) with 1tsp baking powder.for frosting: leave the cream of tartar out without using a substitute.
What can you use as a substitute for cream of tartar when making clay?
baking powder
Can you substitute cream of tartar for tartaric acid?
No, only coincidentally coupled by name, not by properties! Cream is far from acidic as tartaric acid.
What can replace tartaric acid in recipes?
Is tartaric acid and cream of tartar the same thing. Cream of tartar is obtained when tartaric acid is half neutralized with potassium hydroxide, transforming it into a salt. Many recipes include both Cream of Tartar and Tartaric Acid. Generally speaking you may use Cream of Tartar as a substitute for Tartaric Acid but Cream of Tartar is normally cheaper.
Can you Substitute cream cheese for margarine in cake recipe?
no you cant
