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Baking Substitutions




Source of Recipe


Submitted by Brandon Johnstun From Better Homes and Gardens


Recipe Introduction


For best results, use the ingredient called for in the recipe. In a pinch, these alternatives will produce acceptable results.



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A

Apple Pie Spice, 1 teaspoon
Substitute: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice, and dash ground cloves or ginger.


B

Baking Powder, 1 teaspoon
Substitute: 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.

Buttermilk, 1 cup
Substitute: Sour Milk: 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to make 1 cup. (Let stand 5 minutes before using.) Or, 1 cup plain yogurt.


C

Chocolate, semisweet, 1 ounce
Substitute: 3 tablespoons semisweet chocolate pieces. Or, 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate plus 1 tablespoon sugar.

Chocolate, sweet baking, 4 ounces
Substitute: 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1/3 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons shortening.

Chocolate, unsweetened, 1 ounce
Substitute: 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1 tablespoon cooking oil or shortening, melted.

Cornstarch, 1 tablespoon (for thickening)
Substitute: 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.

Corn syrup, 1 cup
Substitute: 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup water.


D


E

Egg, 1 whole
Substitute: 2 egg whites. Or, 2 egg yolks. Or, 1/4 cup frozen egg product, thawed.


F

Flour, cake, 1 cup
Substitute: 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.

Flour, self-rising, 1 cup
Substitute: 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.

Fruit liqueur, 1 tablespoon
Substitute: 1 tablespoon fruit juice.


G

Gingerroot, grated, 1 teaspoon
Substitute: 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.


H

Half-and-half or light cream, 1 cup
Substitute: 1 tablespoon melted butter plus enough whole milk to make 1 cup.

Honey, 1 cup
Substitute: 1-1/4 cups granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup water.


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M

Mascarpone cheese, 8 ounces
Substitute: 8 ounces regular cream cheese.

Milk, 1 cup
Substitute: 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water. Or 1 cup water plus 1/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder.

Molasses, 1 cup
Substitute: 1 cup honey.


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S

Sour cream, dairy, 1 cup
Substitute: 1 cup plain yogurt.

Sugar, granulated, 1 cup
Substitute: 1 cup packed brown sugar.


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