Cookbook talk:Ginger beer

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Great visual demonstration of how to make Ginger beer with just,

• Raw Ginger
• Raw sugar
• Lemons

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--121.45.46.190 07:55, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Cream of Tartar unneccesary?

I believe cream of tartar (Potassium bitartrate) does the same thing as citrus juice in this recipe. I would only use it if I had only lemon flavoring or lemon zest and not enough juice. Likewise, lime juice can be substituted. Here is the article on Cream of Tartar in the Cookbook: " Cream of tartar is an acid produced during winemaking. Citric acid is a good substitute.

Uses

• Mix with baking soda to make single-acting baking powder.
• Add to fruit-flavored frosting to make the frosting more sour.
• Mix with lemon extract or zest to make a lemon juice substitute.
• Use a 1/4 tsp. when beating egg whites to a stiff peak by hand with a wooden spoon (for 4 egg whites).