The following is a list of common ingredients and suggested substitutions.
Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Powder = 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Baking Soda = 4 tsp Baking Powder
Butter
- 1 cup Butter = 1 cup Margarine or Vegetable Shortening
- 1 cup Butter = 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil
Buttermilk
- 1 cup Buttermilk = 1 tbsp Lemon Juice or White Vinegar, plus enough Milk to make a cup. Mix and let stand 5 minutes
- 1 cup Buttermilk = 1 cup plain Yogurt
Eggs
- 1 egg = 1/4 cup Applesauce
- 1 egg = 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 egg = 1/2 mashed Banana, plus 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
Sour Cream
- 1 cup Sour Cream = 1 cup plain Yogurt1/4 cup Applesauce
Vegetable Oil
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil = 1 cup Applesauce or Fruit Puree
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil = 1 & 1/3 cup Butter or Margarine
Yeast
- 1 packet Yeats = 2 & 1/4 tsp Yeast from jar