Recipe Substitutions
Understanding the role of an ingredient helps you decide whether a substitution is sensible.
Things to remember
- Identify whether the ingredient provides structure, moisture, flavour or leavening.
- Make small substitutions first and note the result.
- Avoid changing several essential baking ingredients at once.
Put this into practice
Try these habits when following a home recipe. Pay close attention to what your ingredients look and feel like, and use the recipe’s timing as a guide rather than the only measure of success.
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