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CoffeeGirl
10-21-2006, 09:21 PM
If you are making something & run out of the ingredients needed, try this instead!

1 tsp Baking powder=1/2 tsp cream of tartar

1 tbsp balsamic vinegar=1 tbsp cider vinegar or red wine vinegar plus 1/2 tsp of sugar

1 C buttermilk= 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar plus enough milk to equal 1C(let stand 5 mins before using) or 1 C plain yogurt

1C self-rising flour=1 C all purpose flour plus 1 tsp baking powder,1/2 tsp salt & 1/4 tsp baking soda

1 C 1/2 & 1/2 or light cream=1 tbsp melted butter or margarine plus enough whole milk to make 1 C

1/2 C chopped onion=2 tbsps dried minced onion or 1/2 tsp dry onion powder
2C tomato sauce=3/4 C tomato paste plus 1C water

ash
10-21-2006, 09:22 PM
good tips! thanks!

Teresa
10-21-2006, 09:24 PM
:thanx that is such good info! I always need substitutions for something :teehee