cream of tartar
Noun
Meaning
a salt used especially in baking powder
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Adding acid to the egg whites guarantees that they'll be stable when whipped; here we offer 3 options: wiping the mixer bowl with a lemon half, or adding lemon juice or cream of tartar to the whites themselves.
Added 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar, boiled it up like it says.
Add the cream of tartar and turn the speed up to high, slowly adding the sugar when soft peaks begin to form.
Add the cream of tartar, increase the speed to high and continue whipping while slowly pouring in the sugar until the whites are firm and satiny, about 3 minutes.
Can you tell me if cream of tartar contains any nickel?
Beat the egg whites until frothy - no more - then add the cream of tartar and carry on beating, Missuss, until soft peaks are formed.