Handy Substitutions

If you Need . . .
You Can Use
1 tablespoon tapioca 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon corn starch
1 teaspoon cornstarch or arrowroot 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar plus 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup self-rising flour 1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 teaspoon baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cake flour 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour minus 2 tablespoons
1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cake flour plus 2 tablespoons
1-ounce square unsweetened chocolate 3 tablespoons cocoa plus 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 cup honey 1-1/4 cups sugar plus 1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon allspice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ginger, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon apple pie spice 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs 1 teaspoon dried herbs or 1/4 teaspoon powdered herbs
1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 cup fresh milk 3 to 5 tablespoons nonfat dry milk powder in 1 cup water
1 cup fresh milk 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water
1 cup buttermilk or sour milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar plus sweet milk to equal 1 cup
1 cup yogurt 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk
1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice plus evaporated milk to equal 1 cup
2 large eggs 3 small eggs
1 egg 2 egg yolks plus 1 tablespoon water (for cookies)
1 cup uncooked macaroni 2 cups cooked macaroni
1 cup uncooked rice 3 cups cooked rice


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