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Cream of tartar is tartaric acid. It and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) are the two active ingredients of baking powder.

The substitution for 1 tsp. of baking powder is 1/4 tsp. baking soda + 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

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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.


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 if you don't have baking powder, can you use any alternative ingredients for baking?

Yes, you can use alternatives like baking soda, buttermilk, yogurt, or cream of tartar to replace baking powder in baking recipes.


What is the main difference between baking powder and baking soda?

Baking powder is baking soda with cream of tartar added to it.


How can baking powder be made without cream of tartar?

Baking powder can be made without cream of tartar by combining baking soda with an acidic ingredient like lemon juice or vinegar. This mixture can be used as a substitute for commercial baking powder in recipes.


What can you use as a substitute for cream of tartar when making clay?

baking powder


How can you Substitue cream of tartar in meringues?

I'm not positive. The reverse substitution is for 1 tsp. of baking powder, you use 1/4-1/2 tsp. of baking soda and 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar. So you could try using baking powder instead of cream of tartar, but it's not guaranteed. If there is supposed to be baking soda and cream of tartar in the recipe and you substituted baking powder, that would be more likely to succeed.


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 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.


What is a substitution for baking powder?

Bicarbonate of soda mixed with cream of tartar (this mixture is essentially what baking powder is comprised of). I believe the ratio is meant to be 1:3 bicarb to cream of tartar to make baking powder. Otherwise, there are no substitutes, but using self-raising flour may help slightly (depending on the recipe).


What is a homemade substitute for baking powder that can be used in baking recipes?

A homemade substitute for baking powder that can be used in baking recipes is a mixture of cream of tartar and baking soda.


What can I use as a substitute for baking powder?

You can use a mixture of baking soda and an acid like cream of tartar or lemon juice as a substitute for baking powder.