Cream of tartar has a true roster of uses that other cooking powders, like baking soda, don’t quite achieve. We unpacked the cream of tartar mysteryand here’s why you should hang onto it.

Cream of tartar is a powdered form of tartaric acid, which comes in many forms and is most commonly used for baking and winemaking, since it’s a naturally occurring substance in grapes.

Make a baking powder mixture by placing 1/4 teaspoon of cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon of cornstarch and in a cup. Use a popsicle stick or plastic spoon to thoroughly ...

You can make your own baking powder by combining 15ml/1tbsp bicarbonate of soda with 30ml/2tbsp cream of tartar. Measure carefully as too much or too little can upset a recipe’s balance.

It's sometimes used in baking - mixing sour cream with cream of tartar results in a very light, airy sponge cake. It also adds a desirable sourness to cheesecakes and chocolate brownies.

Arrange 30-35 lollipop sticks (or wooden skewers which have been cut down to size) spaced apart on several large, non-stick baking sheets. Place the sugar, cream of tartar and 150ml water in a ...