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    Recipe Introduction


    Always use ingredients a recipe does call for,
    if you must substitute these will help the chore!

    For whatever reason, personal preference, health reasons or caught in a pinch, here is a list to help cooks in completing a recipe when an ingredient is missing in their kitchen pantry.

    List of Ingredients




    1 cup all-purpose flour = 1 cup plus 2 tablespoon cake flour

    1 cup cake flour = 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

    1 cup self-rising flour = 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

    1 teaspoon baking powder = 1 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar.

    1 tablespoon cornstarch = 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.

    1 tablespoon tapioca = 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.

    1 package active dry yeast = 2 1/4 teaspoons dry or 1 package compressed yeast.

    1 cup dry bread crumbs = 3/4 cup cracker crumbs.

    1 cup packed brown sugar = 1 cup granulated sugar or 2 cups powdered sugar.

    1 cup honey = 1 1/4 cups sugar plus 1/4 cup liquid or 1 cup corn syrup or molasses.

    1 cup milk = 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water

    1 cup buttermilk or sour milk = 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice plus sweet milk to equal 1 cup.

    1 cup heavy cream = 3/4 cup skim milk plus 1/3 cup butter.

    1 cup light cream = 7/8 cup skim milk plus 3 tablespoons butter.

    1 cup sour cream = 7/8 cup sour milk plus 3 tablespoons butter.

    1 cup yogurt = 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk.

    1 cup whipping cream, whipped = 2 cups whipped dessert topping.

    2 large eggs = 3 small eggs.

    1 egg = 2 egg yolks (for custards).

    1 egg = 2 egg yolks plus 1 tablespoon water (for cookies).

    1 ounce unsweetened chocolate = 3 tablespoons baking cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening, butter or margarine.

    1 ounce semisweet chocolate = 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate plus 1 tablespoon sugar.

    1 cup catsup; ketchup = 1 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons vinegar.

    1 tablespoon prepared mustard = 1 teaspoon dry mustard.

    1 teaspoon lemon juice = 1 teaspoon vinegar.

    1 cup wine = 1 cup apple juice, apple cider, chicken or beef broth.

    1 clove of garlic = 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/8 teaspoon instant minced garlic or 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt or 5 drops liquid garlic.

    1 medium onion = 1 tablespoon dried minced onion or 1 teaspoon onion powder.

    1 tablespoon fresh herbs = 1 teaspoon dried herbs or 1/4 teaspoon powdered herbs.

    1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley = 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes.

    1 cup canned tomatoes = About 1 1/3 cups chopped tomato, simmered for 10 minutes.

    1 cup tomato juice = 1/2 cup tomato sauce plus 1/2 cup water.

    1 pound fresh mushrooms = 6 ounces canned mushrooms.

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