Crystal's Local Flavor » Substitutions

Brand name vs. generic brand food products

Crystal — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 18:40:52 +0000

Although packaging looks to be the same, the ingredients are not necessarily. It is always important to read your labels carefully especially if on a special diet such as low sodium or low sugar.

Substitution: Cake flour

Crystal — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 17:45:43 +0000

1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour well sifted

Substitions: baking powder

Crystal — Sun, 17 May 2009 18:04:20 +0000

There are various substitutes for baking powder. Baking powder is ant-acid plus an acid, so any acid plus baking soda: equal parts lemon juice, vinegar, cornstarch or in food allergies: vitamin C crystals.