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50 Substitutes for Baking Ingredients Recipe

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1. Baking powder: 1 teaspoon = 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar.
2. Baking soda: 1 teaspoon = 1 teaspoon of potassium bicarbonate and 1/3 teaspoon of salt.
3. Beer: 1 can = 1 cup of chicken broth.
4. Bread crumbs: 1 cup = 1 cup of cracker crumbs, corn flake crumbs, or rolled oats.
5. Broth: 1 cup = 1 bouillon cube and 1 cup of boiling water.
6. Brown sugar: 1 cup = 1 cup of white sugar and 1/4 cup of molasses and remove 1/4 cup of liquid from recipe.
7. Butter (unsalted): 1 cup = 1 cup of shortening, lard, or vegetable oil.
8. Butter (salted): 1 cup = 1 cup of shortening, lard, or vegetable oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
9. Buttermilk: 1 cup = 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar and 1 cup of milk.
10. Cake flour: 1 cup = 7/8 cup of all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
11. Catsup: 1 cup = 1 cup of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of vinegar.
12. Chocolate (unsweetened): 1 ounce = 3 tablespoons of natural cocoa powder and 1 tablespoon of shortening, vegetable oil or unsalted butter.
13. Chocolate (sweetened): 1 ounce = 3 tablespoons of natural cocoa powder, 1 tablespoon of shortening, vegetable oil or unsalted butter, and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
14. Chocolate chips: 1 ounce = 1 ounce of unsweetened chocolate and 1 tablespoon of sugar.
15. Cocoa powder: 3 tablespoons = 1 ounce of unsweetened chocolate, and remove 1 tablespoon of fat from the recipe.
16. Corn syrup (dark): 1 cup = 1 cup of maple syrup or 3/4 cup of light corn syrup and 1/4 cup of light molasses.
17. Corn syrup (light): 1 cup = 1 cup of honey or 1 cup of granulated white sugar and 1/4 cup of water.
18. Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon = 3 tablespoons of all purpose flour.
19. Cracker crumbs: 1 cup = 1 1/4 cups of bread crumbs.
20. Cream of tartar: 1 teaspoon = 2 teaspoons of white vinegar or lemon juice.
21. Cream (half-and-half): 1 cup = 7/8 cup of whole milk and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
22. Cream (heavy): 1 cup = 2/3 cup of whole milk and 1/3 cup of unsalted butter.
23. Cream cheese: 1 cup = 1/2 cup of plain yogurt and 1/2 cup of ricotta cheese.
24. Egg: 1 egg = 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder mixed with either half a pureed banana or 1/3 cup of apple sauce.
25. Flour (self-rising): 1 cup = 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
26. Flour (whole wheat): 1 cup = 7/8 cup of all-purpose flour and 2 tablespoons of wheat germ.
27. Garlic: 1 clove = 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder.
28. Ghee: 1 tablespoon = 1 tablespoon of butter or vegetable oil.
29. Honey: 1 cup = 1 cup of corn syrup, or 1 1/4 cup of sugar and 1/4 cup of water.
30. Hot sauce: 1 teaspoon = 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 3/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
31. Italian seasoning: 1 tablespoon = 2 teaspoons of parsley, 1 teaspoon of basil, and 1/2 teaspoon of oregano.
32. Lard: 1 cup = 1 cup of shortening or 1 cup of vegetable oil.
33.Lemon juice: 1 teaspoon = 1 teaspoon of white wine or 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar.
34.Marshmallow cream: 1 ounce = 3 melted marshmallows.
35. Mayonnaise: 1 cup = 1 cup of yogurt, sour cream, or pureed cottage cheese.
36. Milk (evaporated whole): 1 cup = 1 cup of half-and-half.
37. Milk (sweet condensed): 14 ounce can = 1 cup instant non-fat dry milk, 2/3 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of boiling water, and 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
38. Milk (whole): 1 cup = 1 cup of reconstituted dry milk and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
39. Molasses: 1 cup = 1 cup of dark corn syrup, or 3/4 cup of brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar.
40. Mustard: 1 tablespoon = 1 tablespoon of dried mustard, 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of water.
41. Rice: 1 cup = 1 cup of brown rice or 1 cup of barley.
42. Ricotta cheese: 1 cup = 1 cup of cottage cheese.
43. Shortening: 1 cup = 7/8 cup of lard or 1 1/8 cups of unsalted butter.
44. Sour cream: 1 cup = 1 cup of plain yogurt, or 1 cup of whole milk mixed with a tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.
45. Soy sauce: 1/2 cup = 1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce and 1 tablespoon of water.
46. Tapioca: 1 tablespoon = 1 1/2 tablespoons of flour.
47. Tomato sauce: 1 cup = 1/2 cup of tomato paste and 1/2 cup of water.
48. Vegetable oil: 1 cup = 1 cup of apple sauce (for baking) or 1 cup of shortening (for frying).
49. Vinegar: 1/2 cup = 1/2 cup of white wine or 2/3 cup of lemon juice.
50. Yogurt, (plain): 1 cup = 1 cup of sour cream or buttermilk.

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