Substitutes
A substitute can help when a recipe calls for an ingredient you do not have. These preparations offer alternatives for cream, buttermilk, and mascarpone, with results that depend on the intended use.
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Brown-Rice Cream Alternative for Soups
Puréeing cooked instant brown rice with broth and low-fat milk makes a thick, mild soup base. It is an alternative texture, not a universal replacement for cream or…
Buttermilk in Baking: Uses and Substitutions
Cultured buttermilk brings acidity, moisture, and a tangy flavor to baking. A milk-and-acid shortcut can help in some recipes, but it is not identical to cultured buttermilk. A…
Cream-Cheese Substitute for Mascarpone
Cream cheese, sour cream, and heavy cream make a rich substitute for some mascarpone applications. Expect a tangier flavor and different texture from true mascarpone. Recipe at a…
Homemade Grease-and-Flour Pan Release
A mixture of shortening, oil, and flour can coat pans for recipes that call for greasing and flouring. It is not suitable for recipes that require an ungreased…
Homemade Processed-Cheese Sauce
Processed cheese and evaporated milk make a smooth, rich sauce for compatible recipes or warm snacks. This is a homemade cheese sauce, not an exact duplicate of a…
Cake Flour Substitute: Corrected Measurements
All-purpose flour mixed with cornstarch is a useful approximation when a recipe permits a cake-flour substitute. It is not identical to every commercial cake flour. Recipe at a…
