HELP! What is cream of tar tar?

[Chynna]

:help

I found a recipe on the recipe board for dinner rolls and they sound delicious. The only thing is, I have absolutely no idea what cream of tar tar is!

Can anyone help me on this one?

TIA!

[MotherOfGizmo]

You buy it in the cooking/baking section of any grocery store and tartar is one word BTW

[book]

Cream of tartar is an acid powder. Combined with baking SODA it makes baking POWDER.

Cream of tartar is also used to give a creamier texture to sugary things like candy and frosting and to stabilize and increase the volume of beaten egg whites.

it will be a white powder in a small jar with the spices.

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[Chynna]

Thanks for the help! I don't think that I will be able to find that here in Germany, but I guess I will have to wait until I go shopping at the military commissary to get it.

[MotherOfGizmo]

Here's some more info--says its been around since ancient times and is a leftover from fermenting wine--I'd think that would be very readily available just about anywhere, especially Europe with all the wine making that goes on there! Also, here's a link to order online if you're interested.

http://www.suttonsbaytrading.com/Spices_and_Herbs/20597.html

General Description

Cream of Tartar is a natural, pure ingredient left behind after grape juice has fermented to wine.

Geographical Sources
Cream of Tartar is obtained from wine producing regions.

Traditional Ethnic Uses
Cream of Tartar is used to stabilize egg white foams. It is also a major ingredient in baking powder.

Taste and Aroma
Cream of Tartar has no aroma and has an acidic flavor.

History/Region of Origin
Cream of Tartar has been known since ancient times.
A Few Ideas to Get You Started

For craft dough, mix together 2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, and 2 tablespoons Cream of Tartar in a pan. Stir in 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon oil, and a few drops of food coloring. Cook and stir over medium heat until it forms a ball. Cool and store in a plastic bag until ready to use. Use 1/8 teaspoon per egg white to make souffles, meringues, angel food, chiffon cakes, and candy.

[Heidi3]

the commisary

they have cream of tartar on the spice rack