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Ingredient Substitutes

Ran out of an ingredient? Find the best substitute for any baking ingredient.

Buttermilk

You need: 1 cup (240 ml)

1

Milk + Lemon Juice

Use: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice (let stand 5 min)

Best for cakes and pancakes

2

Milk + Vinegar

Use: 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp white vinegar (let stand 5 min)

Works exactly like lemon juice version

3

Yogurt thinned with milk

Use: ¾ cup plain yogurt + ¼ cup milk

Slightly thicker, great for muffins

4

Sour Cream thinned with milk

Use: ¾ cup sour cream + ¼ cup milk

Richer result, ideal for scones