Simple Baking Substitutions That Won’t Sacrifice Flavor

You’ve got a pumpkin pie in the oven and the dry ingredients for your Christmas cookies are mixed and ready for the next step. You open the refrigerator to grab three eggs and—ugh!—only one left. Don’t turn off the oven, put on your winter coat, and head out to warm the car just yet—there are plenty of baking substitutions to get you through your day of holiday baking. The best part? Most substitutions are common ingredients that you probably picked up during your last trip to your local Foodtown!

An Ingredient Substitution List for Seamless Holiday Baking

Baking Substitutions for Butter

For every cup of butter needed, replace with one of the following options…

  • ½ cup applesauce (unsweetened)
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup avocado (mashed)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt

Baking Substitutions for Vegetable Oil

For any amount of vegetable oil needed, replace with an equal amount of the following options…

  • Applesauce (unsweetened)
  • Coconut Oil (melted)
  • Olive Oil
  • Plain Yogurt

Baking Substitutions for Granulated Sugar

For every cup of white granulated sugar needed, replace with one of the following options…

  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ¾ cup honey
  • ¾ cup corn syrup

Baking Substitutions for Brown Sugar

For every cup of packed brown sugar needed, replace with one of the following options…

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 ¼ confectioner’s sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar + ½ molasses, reducing liquid ingredients by ¼ cup

Baking Substitutions for Eggs

For every egg needed, replace with one of the following options…

  • ¼ cup applesauce (unsweetened)
  • 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 1 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ½ mashed banana + ½ tsp baking powder

Baking Substitutions for Baking Powder

For every teaspoon of baking powder needed, replace with one of the following options…

  • ¼ tsp Baking Soda + ½ tsp Cream of Tartar
  • ¼ tsp baking soda + ½ cup buttermilk, decrease liquid in recipe by ½ cup

Baking Substitutions for Baking Soda

For every teaspoon of baking soda needed…

  • 4 tsp baking powder

Baking Substitutions for Sour Cream

For every cup of sour cream needed, replace with one of the following options…

  • 1 cup plain yogurt + 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¾ cup of buttermilk + 1/3 cup of butter

Baking Substitutions for Buttermilk

For every cup of buttermilk needed, replace with one of the following options…

  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar + enough whole milk to make 1 cup of liquid

Stock Up for Holiday Baking at Foodtown Grocery Stores

While a day spent baking can put you in the holiday mood, there’s no denying that it can also be stressful and expensive. Committed to the happiness of our customers, we are proud to offer Smart Savings on top of family-friendly prices. Compile your recipes, craft your shopping list, and plan a visit to your nearest Foodtown grocery store, or use our online grocery shopping options: home delivery or in-store pickup. Happy baking!

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