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Alcohol/Liqueur
When making substitutions for alcohols, it is important to keep the volume of
liquid in the recipe the same as originally called for. Depending on the
recipe, apple juice or chicken broth often makes a good substitution for wine.
When using flavored liqueurs, extracts can be substituted if you make up the
balance of the liquid with water. For example, if a recipe calls for 2
tablespoons Grand Marnier you could use 1/2 teaspoon orange extract. Just be
sure to get the same level of orange flavor. This may take some
experimentation.
Allspice, Ground
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves plus 1/4 teaspoon
ground nutmeg can be substituted for 1 teaspoon ground allspice.
Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar can be substituted
for 1 teaspoon baking powder.
Baking Soda
There is no recommended substitute for baking soda.
Butter
Unsalted butter can be substituted for regular butter in any recipe. It is NOT
necessary to add salt. Whipped butter may be used as a substitute, based on
weight, not volume. LAND O LAKES® Soft Baking Butter with Canola Oil
can also be substituted for regular butter in any baking recipe right from the
refrigerator -- no need to soften! Stick margarine made from vegetable oil can
also be substituted for butter.
Buttermilk
1 tablespoon vinegar plus enough milk to equal 1 cup OR 2/3 cup plain
yogurt plus 1/3 cup milk can be substituted for 1 cup buttermilk.
Chervil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes plus 1/8 teaspoon rubbed, dried sage can be
substituted for 1 teaspoon chervil.
Chicken or Beef Broth
1 cup hot water and 1 teaspoon instant bouillon granules (or 1 bouillon cube)
can be substituted for 1 cup broth.
Chocolate
Chips, Semi-Sweet
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped, can be substituted for 1 cup (6 ounces)
semi-sweet chocolate chips. When substituting for chocolate chips, make sure to
use the same type of chocolate (i.e. semi-sweet, milk).
Chocolate,
Semi-Sweet
3 tablespoons chocolate chips OR 1 square (1-ounce) unsweetened chocolate
plus 1 tablespoon sugar can be substituted for 1 square (1-ounce) semi-sweet
chocolate. 6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder plus 7 tablespoons sugar plus
1/4 cup fat can be substituted for 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate. Bittersweet
chocolate can be substituted for semisweet chocolate. There could be a slight
difference in texture and flavor.
Chocolate,
Sweet Baking (German's)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder plus 1/3 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons fat can
be substituted for 4 ounces German's sweet baking chocolate.
Chocolate,
Unsweetened
1 2/3 ounce semisweet chocolate (reduce sugar in recipe by 2 teaspoons) OR
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa plus 1 tablespoon butter, margarine or
shortening can be used instead of 1 ounce unsweetened baking chocolate.
Cinnamon,
Ground
1/2 teaspoon ground all spice or 1 teaspoon ground cardamom can be
substituted for 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Cocoa,
Unsweetened
Dutch-processed cocoa may be substituted for unsweetened cocoa.
Coffee
1/2 cup hot water and 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules can be substituted for
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee.
Cooking Sprays
Can usually be successfully substituted for shortening to prepare baking sheets
and baking pans.
Cornstarch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 2 teaspoons arrowroot starch can be
substituted for 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
Corn
Syrup, Light
1 cup dark corn syrup can be substituted for 1 cup light corn syrup, and vice
versa. (Note: Flavor will be affected somewhat.) OR substitute 1 1/4
cups sugar plus 1/3 cup liquid.
Cream
(20% fat) (Coffee Cream)
3 tablespoon butter plus 7/8 cup milk can be substituted for 1 cup cream (in
baking and cooking).
Cream
(40% fat) (Whipping Cream)
1/3 cup butter plus 3/4 cup milk can be substituted for 1 cup cream (in baking
and cooking).
Cream of Tartar
There is no recommended substitution for cream of tartar.
Eggs
2 egg whites can be substituted for 1 whole egg. 1/4 cup refrigerated egg
substitute can be substituted for one egg.
Egg Whites
Meringue powder can be substituted for egg whites in a meringue application only.
Three egg whites equal approximately 3 tablespoons meringue powder plus 6
tablespoons water. Powdered egg whites may be substituted in most recipes
requiring egg whites. Follow directions on powdered egg whites container.
Flavor Oils
It is not recommended that you substitute flavor extracts for flavor oils. Oil
based flavorings are necessary for hard candies because the liquid portion of
the extracts add too much liquid, causing steam, to the hard candy syrup.
Flour, All-purpose
Substitute self rising flour minus the salt in yeast bread recipes for
all-purpose flour.
Substitute
self rising flour minus the salt and baking powder in quick bread recipes for
all-purpose flour.
1 cup
plus 2 tablespoons cake flour can be substituted for 1 cup all-purpose flour.
20%
of all-purpose flour can be substituted with another grain, such as rye,
buckwheat or soy flour in recipes such as quick breads and pancakes
If
you are interested in reducing your carbohydrate intake, you can use flour that
is lower in carbohydrates, such as whole wheat, soy, multi-grain or nut flour
like almond. For each cup of all-purpose flour, substitute ¾ cup all-purpose
flour and ¼ cup of the lower carbohydrate alternative flour.
Flour (as thickener)
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch, potato starch, rice starch, arrowroot starch, or 1
tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca can be substituted for 1 tablespoon
all-purpose flour.
Flour, Cake
1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour can be substituted for 1 cup cake
flour.
Flour, Self-Rising
1 cup all-purpose flour plus 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon
salt can be substituted for 1 cup self-rising flour.
Garlic
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon instant minced garlic or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder can be
substituted for 1 clove minced garlic.
Ginger,
ground
1/2 teaspoon ground mace plus 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel can be substituted
for 1 teaspoon ground ginger.
Herbs
1 tablespoon fresh herbs equals 1 teaspoon dried herbs.
Honey
1 1/4 cups sugar plus 1/3 cup liquid (use whatever liquid is called for in the
recipe) can be substituted for 1 cup honey.
Italian Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon EACH dried oregano leaves, dried marjoram leaves and dried
basil leaves plus 1/8 teaspoon rubbed dried sage can be substituted for 1 1/2
teaspoons Italian seasoning.
Milk,
Sweetened Condensed
1 cup instant nonfat dry milk plus 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup boiling
water and 3 tablespoons melted butter can be substituted for 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened
condensed milk.
Milk,
Whole
1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup water OR 1 cup water plus 1/3 cup
nonfat evaporated dry milk powder OR 1 cup skim milk plus 2 teaspoons
melted butter can be substituted for 1 cup whole milk. NOTE: Whole milk
is higher in total fat than low-fat milk. If a baking recipe calls for whole
milk, you may be able to substitute a low-fat milk variety like skim, 1% or 2%
fat. Be cautious about substituting skim milk in pudding, custard and sauce
recipes. These recipes rely on the dairy fat for added texture and flavor.
Baked items such as cakes and cookies can usually tolerate the use of low-fat
milk.
Molasses
1 cup honey can be substituted for 1 cup molasses. (and vice versa) Note:
flavor will be affected. 1 cup light molasses can be substituted for 1 cup dark
molasses.
Mustard,
Dry
1 tablespoon prepared mustard can be substituted for 1 teaspoon dry mustard.
Mustard,
Prepared
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard plus 2 teaspoons vinegar can be substituted for 1
tablespoon prepared mustard.
Nutmeg,
Ground
1 teaspoon ground allspice or 1 teaspoon ground cloves or 1
teaspoon ground mace can be substituted for 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
Oats
Old fashioned rolled oats and quick cooking oats can be used interchangeably in
baking recipes.
Oil
1 cup melted butter, margarine or shortening can be substituted for 1 cup oil. Note:
Recipe results may vary. Texture and appearance may be affected.
Onion
1/4 cup instant minced onion, flaked onion OR 1 teaspoon onion powder
can be substituted for 1 cup (1 medium) chopped onion.
Poultry Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground thyme plus 3/4 teaspoon ground sage can be substituted for
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning.
Pumpkin Pie Spice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/8 teaspoon EACH
ground nutmeg and ground cloves can be substituted for 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie
spice.
Raisins
Substitute another chopped dried fruit for raisins. Golden raisins, dark
raisins and currants can be used interchangeably in baking recipes.
Salt
Kosher salt, iodized salt, sea salt, or a non-sodium containing salt substitute
may be used for table salt in baking.
Shortening
1 cup butter or margarine can be substituted for 1 cup shortening. When using shortening
in place of butter or margarine, 1 tablespoon milk or water for each 1/2 cup
shortening used may need to be added. DO NOT substitute vegetable oil
for shortening when recipe calls for melting the shortening.
Sour Cream
1 cup plain yogurt can be substituted for 1 cup sour cream.
Sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar can be substituted for 1 cup sugar. Note:
Flavor will be affected somewhat.
3/4
cup honey (reduce liquid in recipe by 1/4 cup) can be substituted for 1 cup
granulated sugar.
1/2
cup corn syrup or molasses (reduce liquid in recipe by 1/2 cup) can be
substituted for 1 cup granulated sugar.
1 cup
granulated sugar plus 1/8 teaspoon cornstarch processed in a food processor
fitted with a metal blade can be substituted for powdered sugar.
If
you are interested in reducing your carbohydrate intake, you can substitute
honey for granulated white sugar. 3/4 cup honey (reduce liquid in recipe by 1/4
cup) can be substituted for 1 cup granulated sugar. Honey is a natural
sweetener. It tastes sweeter than sugar, so you can use less of it.
Sugar,
Light Brown
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar and 1/2 cup sugar can be substituted for
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar. (Slight flavor differences will occur.)
1 cup granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoons molasses can be substituted for 1 cup
light brown sugar.
Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup tomato paste plus 1/2 cup water can be substituted for 1 cup tomato
sauce.
Vanilla Extract
Imitation vanilla flavoring can be substituted for vanilla extract. Other flavorings,
such as almond, peppermint, rum or lemon may be substituted for vanilla extract
(flavor differences will occur.)
Wine
1/2 cup fruit juice can be substituted for 1/2 cup wine in desserts. 1/2 cup
chicken broth can be substituted for 1/2 cup wine in savory recipes.
Yeast
1 (.6-ounce) cake of compressed yeast can be substituted for 1 (1/4-ounce)
packet of active dry yeast. 2 1/2 teaspoons quick rise or 2 teaspoons instant
dry yeast can be substituted for 1 (1/4-ounce) packet of active dry yeast.