Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Substitutes

There is little that is more frustrating than attempting to prepare a recipe and realizing you're out of that ingredient you were so sure you had! I've compiled for you (and me!) a list of substitutes for a few common ingredients that I run short of or simply don't buy because of its limited use.

Biscuit/baking mix - this term is code for "Bisquick". For each 1 cup biscuit/baking mix called for in a recipe, use 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening. Cut the shortening in with a fork or pastry blender.

Egg - 1/2 banana, mashed (medium size) + 1/4 tsp baking powder or 2 tablespoons applesauce or 1 tsp baking powder + 1 1/2 TBS water + 1 1/2 TBS oil

Buttermilk - for each 1 cup called for, stir together just under a cup of milk and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar.

Self-Rising Flour - 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder + 1/8 teaspoon salt

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