Ingredient Substitutions

Substitution for Chocolate Baking Squares:
	3 level tablespoons cocoa & 1 tablespoon shortening or oil or butter = 1 square (1 oz.)
	unsweetened baking chocolate

Substitution for Flour (for thickening):
	1 tablespoon cornstarch = 2 tablespoons flour
	1 tablespoon minute tapioca = 1 tablespoon flour

Substitution for Cake Flour :
	1 cup sifted all purpose flour = 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sifted cake flour

Substitution Self-Rising Flour:
	1 cup all purpose flour plus 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder = 1 cup self-rising flour
	
Substitution for Granulated Sugar:
	1-1/3 cup brown sugar or 1/2 cup powdered sugar = 1 cup granulated sugar

Substitution for Baking Powder:
	1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar = 1 teaspoon baking powder  

Substitution for Buttermilk:
	1 cup sweet milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice (stir and let stand 
	5 minutes) = 1 cup buttermilk

Substitution for Whole Milk:
	1/2 cup evaporated milk and 1/2 cup water or 
	4 tablespoons powdered milk and 1 cup water or 
	4 tablespoons nonfat dry milk plus 2 teaspoons shortening and 1 cup milk = 1 cup whole milk

Substitution for Molasses:
	1 cup honey = 1 cup molasses

Substitution for Honey:
	3/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup liquid = 1 cup honey

Substitution for Cracker Crumbs:
	1 cup bread crumbs = 3/4 cup cracker crumbs 

Substitution for Fresh Onion:
	1 tablespoon dried onion = 1 small fresh onion

Substitution for Dry Mustard:
	1 tablespoon prepared mustard = 1 teaspoon dry mustard

Substitution for Fresh Garlic:
	1/8 teaspoon garlic powder = 1 small pressed clove of garlic  

Substitution for Canned Tomatoes:
	1-1/3 cup cut-up fresh tomatoes, simmered 10 minutes = 1 cup canned tomatoes

Substitution for Tomato Sauce:
	1 can (3 oz.) tomato paste plus 1/2 cup water = 8 oz. can tomato sauce


  
	

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