Substitutions: Dairy Products & Liquids in Baking

Instead of ...

buttermilk

use 1 tablspeoon vinegar + enough milk to make a cup (if the recipe calls for a cup)

cheese

use sharp cheddar cheese in cooking; you ned a lot less for the same amount of flavor

cottage cheese

use yogurt to replace all or part in baked goods

cream cheese

use an equal amount of yogurt in cheesecake

evaporated milk

fresh milk + enough powdered milk to make the consistency of evaporated milk. Probably not best to use in a recipe where evaporated milk is the main ingredient. It works in pumpkin pies.

milk

powdered milk for baking (or drinking)

sour cream

yogurt in equal amount in cakes, breads, cookies

mix cottage cheese in the blender to make a good sour cream substitute

water

diet 7-Up or Sprite in Jell-o

liquid in baking

use whey drained from yogurt (It may change the texture of crust on bread.)

liquid ingredients in a brownie mix

use 1 can black beans mashed or 1 1/2 can home-cooked black beans mashed (This is the only addition to the mix.)