Hello everyone! It surely has been a while. I’ve been a little busy workin on puzzles and binge watching TV shows, I am sorry. I hope you all are doing the best you can to socially distance yourself from others in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and that you, your family, and your friends are staying healthy during this odd time. Since most of us are trying our best to stay inside and not make unnecessary trips to the store, you may be finding yourself running low on baking essentials, but have no fear! I have created the perfect baking substitutions video for you. It’s a little long, I know, but that’s because not only does it give you the straight facts, it also gives you the science as to why certain subs work. My hope is that after watching it, you will have the tools to be able decipher baking substitutions on your own without looking them up! You can do this! I also have a chart below for your viewing pleasure. Stay safe and healthy, friends!
| Function | Traditional Ingredient | Subs |
| Structure | Wheat flour (1 cup) | – 1 cup whole wheat flour – 1 cup nut flour (almond, pistachio, etc) – 1 cup coconut flour – 1 cup buckwheat flour -Misc. Ideas (Convert at your own risk!): Canned pumpkin Mashed chickpeas Mashed black beans Sweet potatoes |
| Binder | 1 large egg | – 1/4 cup applesauce – 1/2 mashed banana – 1 tbsp. chia seeds + 3 tbsp water – 3 tbsp. peanut butter -Egg substitute (follow package instructions) |
| Flavor | Unsalted Butter (1 cup) | – 1 cup salted butter (just used less salt in recipe) – Less than 1 cup of oil (remember: olive oil may affect flavor) – 1 cup mashed avocado – 1 cup vegetable shortening – 1 cup coconut oil |
| Sweeten | Granulated sugar (1 cup) | – 1 cup brown sugar – 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar -3/4 cup honey, maple syrup, or molasses |
| Leaven | Baking powder Baking soda | – 1 tsp baking powder = 1/2 tsp cream of tartar + 1/4 tsp baking soda – Sub baking powder for baking soda at your own risk |
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