baking substitution list

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  Ingredient Substitution Allspice (1 tsp.) 1/2 tsp. cinnamon + 1/4 tsp. nutmeg + 1/4 tsp. ground clove Baking Powder (1 tsp.) 1/4 tsp. baking soda + 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar Baking Soda (1 tsp.) 2 tsp. double-acting baking powder + replace acidic liquid ingredient in recipe with non-acidic liquid Balsamic Vinegar Equal amount of sherry or cider vinegar Bread Crumbs (1 cup) 3/4 cup cracker crumbs Brown Sugar (1 cup) 1 Tbsp. light molasses + enough sugar to fill 1 dry measure cup or 1 cup raw sugar Butter, salted (1 cup or 2 sticks) 1 cup or 2 sticks unsalted butter + 1/4 tsp. salt or 1 cup margerine or 7/8 cup lard or vegetable shortening
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  Buttermilk (1 cup) Place 1 Tbsp. white vinegar or lemon juice in a liquid measure. Fill to 1 cup with room temp whole or 2% milk and let stand for 5 minutes or 1 cup milk + 3/4 tsp. cream of tartar or 1 cup plain yogourt Canola, Sunflower and Vegetable Oils Substitute one for one Chocolate, Bittersweet or Semi-Sweet (1 oz.) 1/2 oz. unsweetened chocolate + 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar Chocolate, Milk (1 oz.) 1 oz. bittersweet or semi-sweet + 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar Corn Syrup - Dark (1 cup) 3/4 cup light corn syrup + 1/4 cup light molasses Corn Syrup - Light (1 cup) 1 cup dark corn syrup or 1 cup honey, or 1 cup granulated sugar + increase liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup Cream of Tartar (1/2 tsp.) 1/2 tsp. white vinegar or lemon juice
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  Egg (1 whole large egg) 3 1/2 Tbsp. thawed frozen egg or 3 1/2 Tbsp. egg substitute or 2 1/2 Tbsp. powdered whole egg + 2 1/2 Tbsp. water or 2 large egg yolks and 1 Tbsp. cold water Egg White (1 large) 2 Tbsp. thawed frozen egg white or 1 Tbsp. powdered egg white + 2 Tbsp. water Egg Yolk (1 large) for baking 3 1/2 tsp. frozen yolk or 2 Tbsp. powdered yolk + 2 tsp. water Evaporated Milk Simmer and reduce whole milk by 60% Flour, Self Rising (1 cup sifted) 1 cup sifted all purpose flour + 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder + 1/8 tsp. salt Garlic (1 fresh clove) 1 tsp. Garlic Salt or 1/8 tsp. Garlic Powder or 1/4 tsp. dried minced garlic Gingerroot (1 Tbsp. minced) 1/8 tsp. ground ginger powder or 1 Tbsp. rinsed and chopped candied ginger
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  Half & Half cream (1 cup) for cooking or baking 1 1/2 Tbsp. butter or margarine + enough milk to equal 1 cup 35% Whipping Cream (1 cup) for cooking or baking 3/4 cup milk + 1/3 cup butter or margarine Herbs, Dried (1 tsp.) 1 Tbsp. fresh herb Herbs, Fresh (1 Tbsp.) 1 tsp. dried herb Honey (1 cup) for cooking or baking 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar + 1/4 cup of liquid appropriate for recipe Italian Seasoning (1 tsp.) 1/2 tsp. dried basil + 1/4 tsp. dried oregano + 1/4 tsp. dried thyme Kosher Salt (1 tsp.) 2/3 tsp. table salt Lemon Zest (1 tsp.) 1 tsp. orange or lime zest or 1/2 tsp. lemon extract Lemongrass (2 stalks) Zest from 1 lemon
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  Lime Juice, fresh (1 Tbsp.) 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon or orange juice Milk, regular or low-fat (1 cup) 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water Molasses (1 cup) 1 cup honey or 1 cup dark corn syrup or 3/4 cup light or dark brown sugar dissolved in 1/4 cup liquid Mustard, Prepared (1 Tbsp.) 1/2 tsp. dry mustard powder + 2 tsp. white vinegar Onion (1 small minced) 1/2 tsp. onion powder Peanut Oil (for flavour) Vegetable oil with a splash of sesame oil can be substituted one for one Poultry Seasoning (1 tsp.) 1/4 tsp. ground thyme + 3/4 tsp. ground sage Pumpkin Pie Spice (1 tsp.) 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon + 1/4 tsp. ground ginger + 1/8 tsp. allspice + 1/8 tsp. nutmeg Sour Cream (1 cup) 1 cup plain yogourt or 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and enough evaporated milk to equal 1 cup
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  Superfine Sugar 1 cup granulated sugar processed in food processor until fine Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 cup of evaporated milk + 1 1/4 cups of sugar. Heat until dissolved Tomato Juice (1 cup) for cooking 1/2 cup tomato sauce + 1/2 cup water Tomato Sauce (1 cup) for cooking 1/2 cup tomato paste + 1/2 cup water White Vinegar (1/4 cup) 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar or 1/3 cup lemon juice Wine, Red (1 cup) 1 cup nonalcoholic wine, apple cider, beef broth or water Wine, White (1 cup) 1 cup nonalcoholic wine, white grape juice, apple juice, chicken broth or water Yogourt (1 cup) 1 cup buttermilk or 1 Tbsp. lemon juice and enough milk to equal 1 cup or 1 cup sour cream
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