Cream of Tartar

Cream of Tartar

Cream of tartar, or potassium acid tartrate if you want to get chemical about it, is a fine, white powder made by purifying and grinding the crystals that form inside wine barrels during the wine-making process It’s also an ingredient in baking powder. You can find it in the spice section of the grocery store. Hungry for more?

Baking Powder vs Baking Soda

Baking Soda and Baking Powder

Baking soda and baking powder make baked goods rise. They release gases that give muffins, breads and cakes a lift as they bake. Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) requires a liquid and an acid in order to activate its leavening (rising) powers. The acid can be buttermilk, citrus juice, sour cream, honey or molasses. Once baking Hungry for more?

Measuring Wet & Dry Ingredients

Measuring Wet & Dry Ingredients

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