Substitutions

 Substitutions

For 1 teaspoon baking powder, substitute ¼ teaspoon baking soda plus ⅝ teaspoon cream of tartar

For 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, substitute 3 tablespoons cocoa plus 1 tablespoon shortening

For 1 cup heavy cream, substitute 3/4 cup milk plus ⅓ cup butter or margarine

For 1 tablespoon flour, as a thickener substitute 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch

For 1 clove garlic, substitute ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

For 1 tablespoon fresh herbs, substitute ½ teaspoon powdered dry

For 1 cup honey, substitute 1 ¼ cups sugar ¼ cup water

For sour milk, substitute 1 scant cup whole or skimmed milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice

For 1 teaspoon dry mustard, substitute 1 tablespoon prepared mustard

For 1 teaspoon sugar, substitute ¼ grain saccharin or liquid non caloric sweetener

For 1 cup sugar, substitute 1 ¾ cups confectioners sugar or 2 cups light corn syrup

For 1 tablespoon tapioca, as a thickener in pies, substitute 1 tablespoon flour

For 1 cup shortening, substitute 1 cup lard