Cream of tartar substitute
1 teaspoon cream of tartar = 2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar
Cream of tartar stabilises beaten egg whites and sharpens the taste of snickerdoodles. Any acid can do the stabilising.
Substitutes for 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
Option 1
2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar
For whipping egg whites or making meringue. Add it as you start beating.
Option 2
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
For snickerdoodles and other recipes that use it as a leavening acid, not for whipping.
Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.
Questions
What can I use instead of cream of tartar?
For 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, you can use 2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar; or 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
What is the best substitute for cream of tartar?
For most recipes, use 2 teaspoons lemon juice or white vinegar. For whipping egg whites or making meringue. Add it as you start beating.