Standard Substitutions

Sometimes you just don't have all the ingredients...here are a few substitutes.

1 Tablespoon cornstarch = 2 Tablespoons flour

1 cup honey = 3/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup liquid

1 square chocolate = 3 Tablespoons cocoa plus 1 Tablespoon shortening

1 Tablespoon baking powder = 1/4 teaspoon baking soda plus 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 cup sour milk = 1 cup milk plus 1 Tablespoon vinegar

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

1 cup milk = 1/3 cup powdered milk plus 1 cup water

1 quart buttermilk = blend 1 quart milk plus 1 Tbls.vinegar plus 1 Tbls. soft butter

1 cup cake flour = 1 cup all-purpose flour minus 2 Tablespoons, then sifted