I really can't stand to start cooking and realize I am out of some necessary ingredient. Now the SMARTEST thing to do is (a) decide what you are cooking and then (b) make sure you have everything you need. But I'm not always the smartest cookie in the jar. And I absolutely despise running to the store for that missing ingredient - it's a huge pet peeve. Anyway, I ran across this list of substitutions one day and it has saved me several times. I hope it helps some of you too!!
Baking Substitutions
Baking chocolate, unsweetened (1 square) - 3 tablespoons baking cocoa + 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Baking powder (1 teaspoon) - 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar + 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Brown sugar (1 cup) - 1 cup white sugar + 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
Butter (1/4 cup) - 3 tablespoons cooking oil
Buttermilk (1 cup) - 1 cup plain yogurt OR 1 cup minus 1 tablespoon warm milk, plus 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice (mix and let stand 5 minutes).
Cake or bread flour (1 cup) - 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, stirred well with a fork.
Cornstarch (1 tablespoon) - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Eggs (1 whole) - 2 tablespoons oil + 1 teaspoon water
Heavy cream (1 cup) - Evaporated milk, or 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/3 cup melted butter
Lemon juice (1 teaspoon) - 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
Self rising flour (1 cup) - 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder + 1/4 teaspoon salt
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