Simple Ingredient Substitutions

1 c. of cake flour → 1 c. + 2 T. or (⅞ c.) of all purpose flour

1 c. of self-rising flour → 1 c. of all purpose flour + 1 tsp. of baking powder + ½ tsp. of salt

1 c. of buttermilk → 1 T. of lemon juice or vinegar + enough milk to equal 1 c. (stir and allow the mix to stand several minutes before using)

1 large egg → 2 egg whites

1 T. of cornstarch → 2 T. of all purpose flour

1 c. of corn syrup → 1 ¼ c. of sugar + ¼ c. of a liquid used in the recipe

1 oz. of unsweetened baking chocolate → 3 T. of unsweet cocoa + 1 T. of butter/margarine/vegetable oil

1 ⅔ oz. of semisweet chocolate → 1 oz. of unsweet chocolate + 4 tsp. of sugar or 1 oz. of chocolate chips + 1 tsp. of shortening

1 tsp. of dry mustard → 1 T. of prepared mustard

1 clove of garlic → ⅛ tsp. of garlic powder

1 T. of chopped fresh herb → 1 tsp. of chopped dried herb