How to substitute flour 1 cup of all-purpose flour 1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt. This mixture can be used in recipes calling for self-rising flour.
Category: Substitutions
Mock Sour Cream
2 tablespoons skim milk 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt Place all ingredients in a blender and mix on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy. Use as a sour cream substitute. This sauce may Read More …
Quick Mix
8-1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1-1/2 cups instant nonfat dry milk 2-1/4 cups vegetable shortening In large bowl sift together all dry ingredients. Blend well. With Read More …
Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 cup Water 2 cups Sugar 1/4 cup Margarine 4 cups Instant Powdered Milk 1 tablespoon Vanilla In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Add sugar and margarine, then stir until dissolved. Pour hot Read More …
Sweetened Condensed Milk Homemade
1 cup instant nonfat dry milk solids 2/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup boiling water 3 tablespoons melted butter In blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Store in refrigerator until ready to use. Yields about 14 ounces (same as Read More …
Homemade Bisquick 1
12 cups Sifted flour 6 tablespoons Baking powder 6 teaspoons Salt 3 cups Shortening Yield: 4 Quarts Sift dry ingredients together 3 times; cut in the shortening; stir and mix until you have a granular texture, like cornmeal; put mixture Read More …
Homemade Bisquick 2
1 cup unbleached flour 2/3 cup powdered milk 1 tablespoon baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup shortening Mix dry ingredients in a large bowl. Cut in the shortening until the mixture Read More …
Homemade Vanilla Extract
8 split vanilla beans, cut 1″ long 1 quart cognac (or vodka works well) Place vanilla beans and cognac into a jar and tightly seal. Let stand in a cool dark place for 1 month. Shake bottle gently from time Read More …
Bisquick
Bisquick Substitute
5 cups flour 1-1/2 tablespoons baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1 cup shortening Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl. Cut in shortening until mix resembles corn meal. Store in a dry Read More …
Bordens Sweetened Condensed Milk
Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
1/4 cup Hot water 3/4 cup Sugar 1-1/4 cups Non fat dry milk 4 tablespoons Soft butter Put water and sugar in blender, blend 1 min. till sugar is partially dissolved. Add dry milk, a little at a time till Read More …
Emergency Self Rising Flour
Vegan Mayonnaise Substitute (Egg and Dairy Free)
Many vegetarians prefer to stay away from animal products altogether, this mayonnaise substitute will help. 1/2 cup of soy milk 1/4 teaspoon mustard 2 teaspoons of lemon juice Dash of salt 1/4 teaspoon of paprika 6 teaspoons of vegetable oil Read More …
Coconut Pecan Frosting Mix Substitute
Do you have a recipe calling for dry coconut pecan frosting mix and found that it is no longer available? Well, no need to fret! Pillsbury has provided this helpful recipe for cooks who still want to use those tasty Read More …
Mrs. Dash Salt-Free Seasoning Substitute
1/2 cup crushed dried minced onion flakes 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons crushed dried vegetable flakes 2 tablespoons garlic powder 2 tablespoons dried orange peel 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 teaspoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon Read More …
Powdered Sugar Replacement
2 cups nonfat dry milk powder 2 cups cornstarch 1 cup granulated sugar replacement Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender. Process until well blended and powdered. Yield: 4 cups or the equivalent of 1 pound of powdered sugar. Read More …
Low Fat Sour Cream Substitute
How to Make Your Own Pectin for Use in Making Homemade Jam and Jelly
If you’d like to make the most all-natural jam, jelly, marmalade or preserve that you possibly can, you’ll be interested in how to make your own pectin. Pectin is a naturally occurring substance (a polyscaccaride) found in berries, apples and Read More …
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
If you catch yourself in the middle of preparing a recipe and find the can of sweetened condensed milk you thought you had–has vanished into thin air–don’t fret, you’ll find this is a very good substitute for the canned variety. Read More …
Alcohol Substitutes for Recipes
Here’s a helpful list that suggests substitutes for a variety of alcoholic beverages. Quantities and substitutes vary, depending on the recipe used. Amaretto: non-alcoholic almond extract; orgeat Italian soda syrup; or marzipan. Applejack or apple brandy: Unsweetened apple juice concentrate; Read More …
Substitutes – Seasoning Products and Herbs
Product Measure Substitute Allspice, ground 1 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Apple Pie Spice 1 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom Chives, chopped 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon Read More …
Substitutes – Vegetable Products
Product Measure Substitute Beans, cooked dried 1 cup 1 cup canned beans, rinsed well Bell Pepper, chopped 3 tablespoons 1 tablespoon dried red or green red or green pepper flakes Garlic, fresh 1 clove 1 teaspoon garlic salt OR 1/8 Read More …
Substitutes – Low Fat
Whenever we lighten recipes, our primary goal is to reduce fat, cholesterol, and calories. Not all substitutions work for all recipes, so experiment to find what works best. Following are replacements for common ingredients, and well as alcohol substitutions. Baking Read More …
Alcoholic Substitutions
Often we’re asked what can be used in place of alcohol in our recipes. Liqueurs add a special flavor to desserts that is difficult to replace, but if you choose to make a substitution, here are some tips. Note, however, Read More …
Australian/US Substitutions
Cinnamon and Sugar Substitute (Diabetic)
1/3 cup Equal Spoonful 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Combine 1/3 cup Equal Spoonful with 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; mix thoroughly. Place in shaker to use in recipes and sprinkle on toast and desserts. Recipe provided courtesy of Merisant Corporation ® Read More …
Emergency Substitutions
At one time or another, nearly every cook has been in the middle of a recipe and found they did not have an ingredient on hand to complete the task. Has happened to me on more than one occasion!! So, Read More …
Healthy Substitutions
Source: The American Dietetic Association’s Complete Food & Nutrition Guide by Roberta Larson Duyff, MS, RD, CFCS Ingredient Substitute Bacon Canadian bacon Lean ham Butter, lard, and other saturated fat (coconut oil, palm oil) Soft tub margarine (first ingredient on Read More …
Honey Substitution Formula
1 cup honey = 1 cup sugar but decrease the liquid in the recipe by 1/4 cup for each cup of honey added. Add 1 tablespoon honey to your favorite cake mix recipe for added flavor. Lower the oven temperature Read More …
Powdered Sugar Substitute
Makes 20 servings 1/2 cup fat free powdered milk 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup granulated sugar substitute Combine all ingredients in a blender. Process on high speed until powdered. This will measure equal to actual powdered sugar. (example: 1/4 cup Read More …
Substitutes – Dairy Products
Product Measure Substitute Butter (for sauteing) 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon olive oil Buttermilk 1 cup 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice plus sweet milk to equal 1 cup. Mix 1/2 cup evaporated milk plus 1/2 cup lukewarm water Read More …
Substitutes – Baking Products
Product Measure Substitute Arrowroot 1 tablespoon 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour Baking Powder 1 teaspoon 1 tablespoon 1/3 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cream of tartar Brown Sugar, Light Read More …
Substitutes – Miscellaneous Products
Product Measure Substitute Balsamic Vinegar 1/2 cup 1/2 cup red wine vinegar (slight flavor difference) Brandy 1 tablespoon 1/4 teaspoon brandy extract plus 1 tablespoon water Catsup 1 cup 1 cup tomato sauce plus 1/4 cup honey Read More …
Substitutes – Spices
Product Measure Substitute Allspice, ground 1 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon plus 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Apple Pie Spice 1 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom Chives, chopped 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon Read More …
Versatile Lime Sugar
This sugar recipe can be used for sprinkling on fruits, added to iced tea or lemonade, or even sprinkled on cakes and cookies. 6 limes 2 and 1/4 cups sugar Remove zest from limes in thin strips using a vegetable Read More …
Hard Rock Cafe Seasoning Salt
Quick Biscuit Mix
Tired of paying for Bisquick in a box. Well, here’s a recipe that will enable you to make your own. 4-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Read More …