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    EMERGENCY SUBSTITUTIONS


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    Aunt Saunny

    For: 1 Tbs. fresh herb
    Use: 1/3 to 1/2 tsp. dried herb (of the same kind)

    For: 1 clove garlic
    Use: 1/8 tsp. garlic powder

    For: 1 egg in baking
    Use: 1 tsp. cornstarch plus 1/4 cup water

    For: 1 whole egg
    Use: 2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbs. water

    For: 1 cup whole fresh milk
    Use: 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water, or 1/3 cup dry milk plus 1 cup water

    For: 1 cup buttermilk
    Use: 1 cup plain yogurt, or 1 cup sour milk (4 tsp. white vinegar or lemon juice plus milk to make 1 cup -- let sit for five minutes before using)

    For: 1 cup sour cream (in baking)
    Use: 7/8 cup buttermilk or sour milk plus 3 Tbs. butter

    For: 1 cup sour cream (in salad dressings, casseroles)
    Use: 1 cup plain yogurt or 3/4 cup sour milk plus 1/3 cup butter

    For: 1 cup cream
    Use: 1/3 cup butter plus 3/4 cup milk

    For: 1 cup corn syrup
    Use: 2/3 cup granulated sugar plus 1/3 cup water

    For: 1 cup brown sugar
    Use: 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 Tbs. molasses

    For: 1 3/4 cup confectioners sugar
    Use: 1 cup granulated sugar, packed

    For: 1 cup margarine or butter (in baking or cooking)
    Use: 1 cup hard shortening or 7/8 cup vegetable oil

    For: 1 square unsweetened chocolate
    Use: 3 Tbs. cocoa plus 1 Tbs. oil

    For: 1 ounce semisweet chocolate
    Use: 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate plus 4 tsp. sugar

    For: 3/4 cup cracker crumbs
    Use: 1 cup bread crumbs

    For: 1 cup cake flour, sifted
    Use: 7/8 cup all purpose flour, sifted (1 cup minus 2 Tbs.)

    For: 1 tsp. baking powder
    Use: 1/3 tsp. baking soda plus 1/2 tsp. cream of tarter, or 1/4 tsp. baking soda plus 1/3 cup sour milk

    For: 1 Tbs. cornstarch for thickening
    Use: 2 Tbs. flour

    For: 1 Tbs. flour for thickening
    Use: 1 1/2 tsp. corn flour, arrowroot, potato flour, or rice flour; or 2 tsp. tapioca

    For: 2 Tbs. tapioca for thickening
    Use: 3 Tbs. flour




 

 

 


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