Best Cream of Tartar Substitutes for Yeasted Breads

Prioritize substitutions that protect gluten development and fermentation performance. Bread dough is less forgiving than quick bakes. Structure and fermentation can collapse with poor substitutions.

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Can I make bread without cream of tartar?

Yes. Start with Baking Powder at Use 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder for 1 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.

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Baking Powder

Use Use 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder for 1 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Useful when cream of tartar is paired with baking soda.

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How much does 1 cup of cream of tartar weigh?

On CupOrGram, 1 cup of cream of tartar is treated as 162 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.

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Common Questions for Yeasted Breads

Will baking powder work as a cream of tartar substitute in yeasted dough?

Yes, at Use 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder for 1 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1/2 teaspoon baking soda. Useful when cream of tartar is paired with baking soda. Bake-test before scaling up.

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