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    Ingredient Substitutions



    INGREDIENT AMOUNT SUBSTITUTION
    Allspice 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon + 1/2 tsp. ground cloves

    Apple Pie Spice 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, 1/8 tsp. cardamon

    Arrowroot 1 1/2 tsp. 1 Tbls. flour
    1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch

    Baking Powder 1 tsp. 1/3 tsp. baking soda + 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar

    Bay Leaf 1 whole 1/4 tsp. crushed

    Bread 1 slice dry 1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
    1 slice soft 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs

    Broth, Beef or Chicken 1 cup 1 bullion cube disolved in 1 cup boiling water
    1 envalope powdered broth base disolved in 1 cup boiling water
    1 1/2 tsp. powdered broth base disolved in boiling water

    Butter 1 cup 7/8 cup lard + 1/2 tsp. salt

    Buttermilk 1 cup 1 cup plain yogurt
    1 cup milk + 1 Tbls. white vinegar or lemon juice
    1 cup milk + 1 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar

    Chives, chopped 2 tsp. 2 tsp. green onion tops, finely chopped

    Chocolate Chips 1 oz. 1 oz. sweet cooking chocolate
    Chocolate, unsweetened 1 oz. or square 3 Tbls. cocoa + 1 Tbls. fat

    Cocoa 1/4 cup 1 oz. square unsweetened chocolate (decrease fat in recipe by 1/2 Tbls.)

    Coconut Cream 1 cup 1 cup whipping cream

    Coconut Milk 1 cup 1 cup whole milk

    Corn 1 doz. ears 2 1/2 cup cooked corn

    Cornmeal, self-rising 1 cup 7/8 cup plain, 1 1/2 Tbls. baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt

    Corn Syrup 1 cup 1 1/4 cup light brown sugar + 1/3 cup water
    7/8 cup honey (baked goods will brown more)

    Corn Syrup, Dark 1 cup 3/4 cup light corn syrup + 1/4 cup light molasses

    Cornstarch (thickening) 1 Tbls. 2 Tbls. all-purpose flour
    2 Tbls. granular tapioca

    Cracker Crumbs 3/4 cup 1 cup dry bread crumbs

    Cream, Heavy 1 cup 3/4 cup milk + 1/3 cup butter or margerine (if used for baking)
    1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted

    Cream, Light 1 cup 3/4 cup milk + 3 Tbls. butter or margarine (if used for baking)
    1 cup evaporated milk, undiluted

    Cream, Whipped Chill a 13 oz. can of evaprated milk until ice crystals form. Add 1 tsp. lemon juice. Whip until stiff.

    Dates 1 lb. 2 1/2 cup pitted

    Dill Plant, Fresh or Dried 3 heads 1 Tbls. dill weed

    Egg, whole, uncooked 1 large, 3 Tbls. 3 Tbls. + 1 tsp. thawed frozen egg
    2 1/2 Tbls. sifted, dry whole egg powder + 2 1/2 Tbls. lukewarm water
    2 yolks + 1 Tbls. water (for cookies)
    2 yolks (in custards, cream fillings, and similar mixtures)

    Eggs, uncooked 1 cup 5 large eggs
    6 medium eggs

    Egg White 1 large, 2 Tbls. 2 tsp. thawed frozen egg whites
    2 Tbls. sifted, dry egg white powder + 2 Tbls. warm water
    1 cup 8 large egg whites

    Egg Yolk 1 yolk, 1 1/2 Tbls. 3 1/2 Tbls. thawed frozen egg yolk
    2 Tbls. sifted, dried egg yolk
    1 cup 12 large egg yolks

    Flour, All-Purpose (for thickening) 1 Tbls. 1 1/2 tsp. cornstarch
    1 Tbls. granular tapioca
    1 Tbls. waxy rice flour
    2 Tbls. browned flour
    1 1/2 Tbls. whole wheat flour
    1 Tbls. quick-cooking tapioca

    Flour, All-Purpose 1 cup, sifted 1 cup + 2 Tbls. cake flour
    1 cup rolled oats, crushed
    1/2 cup cornmeal, bran, or rice flour + 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    1 cup rye or rice flour
    1/4 cup soybean flour + 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
    1 lb. 4 cups sifted
    3 1/3 cups unsifted

    Flour, Cake 1 cup sifted 1 cup minus 2 tsp. all-purpose flour, sifted

    Flour, Self-Rising 1 cup 1 cup minus 2 tsp. all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder, and 1/2 tsp. salt

    Fruit, Fresh, Cut Up 1 1/2 cups 16 oz. can, drained

    Garlic 1 clove 1 tsp. chopped garlic
    1/2 tsp. minced garlic
    1/8 tsp. garlic powder
    1/2 tsp. garlic flakes
    1/4 tsp. granulated garlic
    1/2 tsp. garlic juice

    Garlic Salt 1 tsp. 1/8 tsp. garlic powder + 7/8 tsp. salt
    Gelatin, Flavored 3 oz. 1 Tbls. plain gelatin + 2 cup fruit juice

    Ginger 1/8 tsp. 1 tsp. candied ginger, rinsed in water to remove sugar, then finley cut
    1 Tbls. raw ginger

    Herbs, fresh 1 Tbls. chopped 1/2 tsp. dried crushed herb

    Honey 1 cup 1 1/4 cup sugar + 1/4 cup water

    Horseradish 1 Tbls. 2 Tbls. bottled fresh

    Ketchup 1 cup 1 cup tomato sauce, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 2 Tbls. vinegar

    Lemon Juice 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. white vinegar

    Lemon Peel, dried 1 tsp. 1 to 2 tsp. fresh grated
    1/2 tsp. lemon extract

    Lime 1 med. 1 1/2 - 2 Tbls. juice

    Maple Sugar (grated and packed) 1/2 cup 1 cup maple syrup
    1 Tbls. granulated sugar

    Marshmallows, mini 1 cup 8-10 regular

    Mayonnaise (for salad dressings) 1 cup 1/2 cup plain yogurt + 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    1 cup sour cream
    1 cup cottage cheese, pureed

    Milk, skim 1 cup 4 - 5 Tbls. non-fat dry milk powder + enough water to make 1 cup
    1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water

    Milk, Sweetened, Condensed 1 can Heat the following until butter melts and sugar is disolved: 1/3 cup + 2 Tbls. evaporated milk, 1 cup sugar, and 3 Tbls. butter
    Add 1 cup + 2 Tbls. dry milk to 1/2 cup warm water. Add 3/4 cup sugar and 3 Tbls. melted butter. Stir until smooth.

    Milk, Whole 1 cup 1 cup reconstituted non-fat dried milk + 2 Tbls. melted butter
    1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water
    4 Tbls whole dry milk + 1 cup water (for use in baking)

    Mushrooms, Fresh 1 Lb. 2 - 3 cups whole
    5 cups sliced
    (1) 10 oz. can

    Mushrooms, Canned 4 oz. 2 cups sliced fresh
    6 Tbls. whole dried mushrooms

    Mustard, Dry 1 tsp. 1 Tbls. prepared mustard

    Onion, Fresh 1 small rehydrate 1 Tbls. instant minced onion

    Onion Powder 1 Tbls. 1 medium onion, chopped
    4 Tbls. fresh chopped onion

    Onions 1 Lb. 3 large onions
    2 - 2 1/2 cup chopped

    Orange Peel, Dried 1 Tbls. 2 - 3 Tbls. grated fresh orange peel
    grated peel of 1 med. orange
    2 tsp. 1 tsp. orange extract

    Parsley, Dried 1 tsp. 3 tsp. fresh parsley, chopped

    Peppers, green bell 1 Tbls. dried 3 Tbls. fresh green pepper, chopped

    Peppers, red bell 1 Tbls. dried 3 Tbls. fresh red pepper, chopped
    2 Tbls. chopped pimento

    Peppermint, dried 1 Tbls. 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
    Pimento 2 Tbls. 1 Tbls. dried red bell pepper, rehydrated
    3 Tbls. fresh red bell pepper, chopped

    Pumpkin Pie Spice 1 tsp. 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/4 tsp. ginger, 1/8 tsp. allspice, 1/8 tsp. nutmeg

    Shortening, Melted 1 cup 1 cup cooking oil

    Shortening, Solid 1 cup 1 cup minus 2 Tbls. lard
    1 1/8 cup butter (decrease salt in recipe by 1/2 tsp.)
    Sour Cream 1 cup 3/4 cup buttermilk + 1/3 cup butter or margarine
    1 cup plain yogurt
    3/4 cup milk, 3/4 tsp. lemon juice, and 1/3 cup butter or margerine

    Spearmint, Dried 1 Tbls. 1/4 cup fresh chopped mint

    Sugar, Brown 1 cup packed 1 cup granular sugar
    1 Lb. 2 1/2 cups firmly packed

    Sugar, powdered 1 Lb. 2 3/4 cups

    Sugar, granulated 1 Lb. 2 1/4 cups
    1 tsp. 1/8 tsp. non-caloretic sweetener solution
    1 cup 1 1/2 cup corn syrup (decrease liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup)
    1 1/3 cup molasses (decrease liquid in recipe by 1/3 cup)
    1 cup powdered sugar
    1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
    3/4 cup honey (decrease liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup; for each cup of honey used, add 1/2 tsp. baking soda)

    Tapioca, granular 1 Tbls. 2 Tbls. pearl tapioca

    Tomato Juice 1 cup 1/2 cup tomato sauce + 1/2 cup water

    Worcestershire Sauce 1 tsp. 1 tsp. bottled steak sauce

    Yogurt, Plain 1 cup 1 cup buttermilk
    1 cup cottage cheese, pureed
    1 cup sour cream


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