Food Substitution Tips

15 ingredient substitutions ips, hints, and tricks ready for Food Substitution for:

 Bread Crumbs

Use crushed corn or wheat flakes, or other dry cereal. Or use potato flakes.

Butter

Use 7/8 cup of solid shorting plus 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Fresh Milk

To substitute one cup of fresh milk, use 1/2 cup each of evaporated milk and water.

Sugar

Use brown sugar, although it will result in a slight molasses flavor.

Superfine Sugar

Process regular granulated sugar in your blender.

Red and Green Sweet Pepper

Use canned pimientos.

Vanilla Extract

Use grated lemon or orange rind for flavoring instead. Or try a little cinnamon or nutmeg.

Flour

Use 1 tablespoon cornstarch instead of 2 tablespoons of flour. Or try using instant potatoes or cornmeal.

Buttermilk

Use 1 tablespoon or lemon or vinegar and enough fresh milk to make one cup. Let it stand 5 minutes before using.

Catsup

Use a cup of tomato sauce added to 1 1/4 cups of brown sugar, 2 tablespoons vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon and a dash of ground cloves and allspice.

Unsweetened Chocolate

Use 1 tablespoon of shortening plus 3 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa to equal 1 square of unsweetened chocolate.

Corn Syrup

Use 1/4 cup of water or other type liquid called for in the recipe, plus one cup of sugar.

Eggs

Add 3 or 4 extra tablespoons of liquid called for in the recipe.

Fresh Herbs and Spices

Use one-third the amount of dried herbs or spices. Dried herbs are more concentrated.

Honey

To substitute one cup of honey, use 1 1/4 cups of sugar and 1/4 cup of water or liquid call for in the recipe. This may be risky in some recipes that are delicately balanced.