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Ingredient Substitution Finder

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Buttermilk · baking1 cup

1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar; rest 5 minutes

Adds acidity; use dairy-free milk if needed.
Egg · binding1 large

1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water; rest 5 minutes

Best in muffins, pancakes, and cookies; not a direct swap for meringue or custard.
Egg · moisture1 large

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

May make baked goods denser and sweeter.
Baking powder · leavening1 tsp

¼ tsp baking soda + ½ tsp cream of tartar

Mix immediately; the reaction begins when wet.
Cornstarch · thickening1 tbsp

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Needs longer cooking and produces a less glossy sauce; contains gluten.
Cornstarch · gluten-free thickening1 tbsp

1 tbsp arrowroot starch

Avoid prolonged high heat or dairy-heavy sauces.
Brown sugar · baking1 cup

1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tbsp molasses

Pack after mixing.
Heavy cream · sauce1 cup

¾ cup milk + ¼ cup melted butter

Does not whip; dairy remains present.
Sour cream · baking or topping1 cup

1 cup plain Greek yogurt

Choose similar fat content for the closest texture.
Butter · general baking1 cup

⅞ cup neutral oil

Not suitable where solid butter creates layers or aeration.
Fresh herbs · seasoning1 tbsp

1 tsp dried herbs

Add dried herbs earlier and adjust to taste.
Garlic clove · seasoning1 clove

⅛ tsp garlic powder

Powder lacks fresh garlic's texture and sharpness.

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The lookup searches a small curated list by ingredient name or substitution wording and displays the stored quantity and replacement note; there is no cooking-purpose selector.

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Substitutions are curated starting points, not universal equivalents. Flavor, texture, chemistry, allergens, nutrition, cooking method, and recipe structure can change the result; test when stakes are high.