Urgent! Can I Use Cream Of Tartar Instead????

Decorating By travelingcakeplate Updated 27 Sep 2007 , 2:51pm by travelingcakeplate

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travelingcakeplate Posted 26 Sep 2007 , 7:26pm
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I am all out of MP and would like to know if I can use Cream of Tarter instead and still get good results. I only have need for a small amount of RI and really don't want to go to Michaels. icon_mad.gificon_cry.gif


Thanks in advance...

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JoAnnB Posted 26 Sep 2007 , 7:32pm
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Meringue powder is typcially egg whites, cream of tartar and sometime sugar and a couple of other minimal ingredients.

Egg whites with cream of tartar (1/4 - 1/2 tsp) will work fine.

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grumpyx07 Posted 26 Sep 2007 , 7:33pm
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I use MP and Cream of Tartar. But the CoT makes it harden. So, I'm not sure if that would work. Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Good Luck!

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kansaslaura Posted 26 Sep 2007 , 7:39pm
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I'm assuming MP = meringue powder, and RI = royal icing?

The answer is no. Cream of tartar is no substitute for either one of those. Cream of tartar is added to eggwhites as a stabilizer.

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travelingcakeplate Posted 26 Sep 2007 , 7:41pm
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Ok, what if I make the RI without MP? Will it result in a catastrophe?

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BrandisBaked Posted 26 Sep 2007 , 8:02pm
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You can use egg whites with a touch of cream of tartar and powdered sugar.

People use MP in place of egg white because of the fear of salmonella. EEK! I use MP because it's more convenient for me, but I've got no fear about getting anyone sick and would use plain whites if I had to.

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DianaMarieMTV Posted 26 Sep 2007 , 8:02pm
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Here's a recipe that doesn't require MP, just hte first of many i found. Try googleing it and see what you come up with. icon_smile.gif

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travelingcakeplate Posted 27 Sep 2007 , 2:51pm
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Thanks guys!

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