Ingredient Substitutions

Here is a very handy list! I will add to it and repost as I come across more substitutions :) There are dozens of substitutes for eggs depending on the use as well!

1Tbsp fresh herb = 1/3 to 1/2 tsp dried herb (of the same kind)

1 clove garlic = 1/8 tsp garlic powder

1 egg in baking = 1 tsp cornstarch plus 1/4 cup water

1 whole egg = 2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbsp water

1 cup whole fresh milk = 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water or 1/3 cup dry milk plus 1 cup water

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

1 cup sour cream (in baking) = 7/8 cup buttermilk or sour milk plus 3 Tbsp butter

1 cup sour cream (in salad dressings casseroles) casseroles) = 1 cup plain yogurt or 3/4 cup sour milk plus 1/3 cup butter

1 cup cream = 1/3 cup butter plus 3/4 cup milk

1 cup corn syrup = 2/3 cup granulated sugar plus 1/3 cup water

1 cup brown sugar = 1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 Tbsp molasses

1 3/4 cup confectioners sugar = 1 cup granulated sugar, packed

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

1 square unsweetened chocolate = 3 Tbsp cocoa plus 1 Tbsp oil

1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate = 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate plus 4 tsp sugar

3/4 cup cracker crumbs = 1 cup bread crumbs

1 cup cake flour, sifted = 7/8 cup all purpose flour, sifted (1 cup minus 2 Tbsp)

1 tsp baking powder = 1/3 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 tsp cream of tarter, or 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/3 cup sour milk

1 Tbsp cornstarch for thickening = 2 Tbsp flour

1 Tbsp flour for thickening = 1 1/2 tsp corn flour, arrowroot, potato flour, or rice flour; or 2 tsp tapioca

2 Tbsp tapioca for thickening = 3 Tbsp flour

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