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Here's the most complete list of ingredient substitutions we've ever encountered. This list really does have pretty much everything!

For 1 tsp. of baking powder, simply combine 1/4 tsp. baking soda, 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar, and 1/4 tsp. cornstarch.

For 1 cup of bread crumbs, just combine 1 cup of crushed crackers, 1 cup of crushed potato chips, or 1 cup of crushed corn flakes.

For 1 cup of packed brown sugar, combine 1 cup sugar with 1/4 cup light molasses.

For 1 tbsp. of butter, combine 1 tbsp. of vegetable shortening and 1 tbsp. of lard.

For 1 cup of buttermilk, add 1 cup of milk to 1 tsp. of lemon juice or vinegar.

For 1 cup of cake flour, use 1 cup of all-purpose four minus 1 tbsp.

For 1 tbsp. of cornstarch, use 1 tbsp. of all-purpose flour.

For 1 cup of corn syrup, combine 1 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup water and then heat until it turns into a syrup.

For one egg, use 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, or 1 tbsp. ground flaxseeds combined with 3 tbsp. of water, or 1 tsp. of baking soda combined with 3 tbsp. white vinegar.

For 1 cup of evaporated milk, use 1 cup of half and half, and for 1 cup of half and half, combine 1 cup of whole milk with 1 tbsp. of melted butter.

For 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, combine 2/3 cup whole milk and 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter.

For 1 tsp. lemon juice, substitute 1/4 tsp. apple cider vinegar.

For 1 cup of milk, combine 1/2 cup of evaporated milk with 1/2 cup water.

For 1 cup of self-rising flour, use 1 cup of all-purpose flour combined with 1 tsp. baking powder, or 1/4 tsp. of baking soda with 1/2 tsp. of salt.

For 1 oz. of semi-sweet chocolate, combine 3 tbsp. of unsweetened cocoa powder, 3 tbsp. of sugar, and 1 tbsp. of butter, vegetable oil or shortening.

For 1 cup of sour cream, substitute 1 cup of Greek yogurt.

Finished!

That certainly is a comprehensive list. We feel much more confident in the kitchen now that we have this complete list of substitutions, because we don't have to worry about being in the middle of our favorite recipe and realizing we're missing a key ingredient.

Enjoy!

Article Source: Thrillist