~Substitute~
If You Need = Substitute
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1 cup self-rising flour = 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup cake flour = 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour minus 2 Tbsp.
1 cup all-purpose flour = 1 cup cake flour plus 2 Tbsp.
1 tsp. baking powder = 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar plus 1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. cornstarch = 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp. tapioca = 1 1/2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder = 1/4 tsp. baking soda plus 1/2 cup buttermilk (to replace 1/2 cup of the liquid called for)
1 pkg. active dry yeast = 1 cake compressed yeast
1 cup granulated sugar = 1 cup packed brown sugar or 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard = 1 Tbsp. prepared mustard
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel = 1/2 tsp. lemon extract
1 cup corn syrup = 1 cup granulated sugar plus 1/4 cup liquid
1 cup whipping cream = whipped 2 cups whipped dessert topping
1 cup buttermilk = 1 Tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar plus enough whole milk to make 1 cup (let stand 5 minutes before using)
1 cup whole milk = 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water or 1 cup reconstituted nonfat dry milk (plus 2 tsp. margarine, if desired)
1 cup light cream = 2 Tbsp. butter plus 1 cup minus 2 Tbsp. milk
2 large eggs = 3 small eggs
1 egg = 2 egg yolks (for custard)
1 egg = 2 egg yolks plus 1 Tbsp. water (for cookies)
1 (8 oz.) carton sour cream = 1 Tbsp. lemon juice plus evaporated milk to equal 1 cup
1 cup yogurt = 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
1 cup honey = 1 1/4 cups sugar plus 1/4 cup water
1 (1 oz.) square unsweetened chocolate = 3 Tbsp. cocoa plus 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh herbs = 1 tsp. dried herbs or 1/4 tsp. powdered herbs
2 cups tomato sauce = 3/4 cup tomato paste plus 1 cup water
1 cup tomato juice = 1/2 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup water
1 clove garlic = 1/8 tsp. garlic powder or minced dried garlic
1 small onion = 1 tsp. onion powder or 1 Tbsp. minced dried onion
1 lb. fresh mushrooms = 6 oz. canned mushrooms
1 cup diced cooked chicken = 1 can (5 oz.) boned chicken
Juice of 1 lemon = 3 Tbsp. bottled juice
Juice of 1 orange = 1/3 - 1/2 cup canned juice
1 cup Bar-B-Q sauce = 1 cup ketchup plus 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. dry sherry = 1 Tbsp. dry vermouth
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