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How to veganize and improve this cake recipe?
I have the Build-a-bear cake pan from Williams-Sonoma. The cake recipe is as follows:
3 cups (470g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
16 tbs (250g) unsalted butter
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Are there any substitutes for honey when trying to activate yeast?
Are there any substitutes for honey when trying to activate yeast? I have a bottle of corn syrup and was wondering if I could just use that.
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What is the equivelant of 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in Organic Vanilla Bean Paste, is it teaspoon for teaspoon?
I would like to start using Vanilla bean paste in some of my recipes. I usually use Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla extract and wondered if the measurement was the same i.e. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract = 1 ...
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I have difficulty finding "ANGOSTURA" bitters, is there any substitute?
My preferred pre-dinner drink is the Manathan, but I have difficulties finding ANGOSTURA bitters.
Is there anything else that I could use instead of it?
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What can be used instead of cheese to help a grilled sandwich stay together?
Grilled sandwiches like paninis almost always have cheese in them, which is important both for taste and structure. The cheese works like glue to hold the bread together and keep the ingredients in ...
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When can't I use a squash in a recipe which calls for pumpkin?
I am not even sure what the difference between squash and pumpkin is - the botanists seem to not recognize it at all, and cooking sources on the Internet are contradictory. I tend to not pay attention ...
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Chili powder substitutions
I'm having trouble converting the chili recipes I find to use something other than of-the-shelf chili-powder. Thanks to a simply wonderful local spice shop, we have several different kind of chili-...
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Resources for determining cooking substitutions
Judging from the number of questions tagged substitutions, this is a common thing to ask.
Are there any resources to find substitutions, and what circumstances those work under? For example, ...
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Are these almond cookies likely to be a success if I make them vegan by substituting coconut oil for butter?
I love these cookies from King Arthur Flour for a variety of reasons, including that they're delicious and they only need five ingredients, which I always have in my pantry. I particularly love the ...
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What can I use to flavor savory chicken stuffing instead of onion?
I made the mistake of thinking I had more onions than I did (those orange bags filled with old onion skins look fuller than they are), and now I don't have any onions left for my savory dressing. Can ...
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Why does combining gluten-free and dairy-free substitutions make my Dutch baby recipe fail?
My family uses this recipe to make Dutch babies (we call it Dutch puffs, but my Internet searching found that's not the most common name):
4 eggs
1 cup flour
1 cup milk
Put some butter in a baking ...
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Can I substitute baking soda for kansui powder?
Related: What does kansui do to dough in noodle making?
I'm looking to make my own 拉面-style noodles. I've read up a lot about kansui and making your own kansui with a powder mix of sodium and ...
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Calcium chloride as substitute for sodium chloride
My husband is on a low sodium diet. I have been thinking that Calcium chloride might work for making pickles, smoked fish, etc, because the sodium is the bad actor, not the chloride. Who knows about ...
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Can I use nut meal or nut butter as a curry base?
Does anyone have experience trying to form a curry with nut starch?
Can I make it work at all? Will I need less oil because the nut carries some of it's own?
Background for this:
For the last few ...
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What is a substitute for celery root in a soup?
I don't have access to celery root (celeriac). What can I use instead? Are there any suitable alternatives?
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Can swamp eels be used for unagi like American or Japanese eels?
So, at my local fishmarket, there is both live and frozen yellow swamp eel. I was not able to find very much on texture, flavor, or otherwise, so I was wondering if any of you have had much experience ...
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UK alternative to corn syrup?
I've noticed that often when using recipes from the US that corn syrup is called for, and I was wondering what the best alternative to it would be to get in the UK?
I've heard some people saying that ...
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Dairy-free bechamel?
My toddler recently developed a bit of intolerance to lactose. However, some of his favorite meals are moussaka and lasagna, not the least because the bubbly intensely flavored bechamel topping that ...
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Meat Substitutes [closed]
Allow me to set the stage! My wife has decided it is time to be healthier, and while I begrudge the fact that she is right, I agree. In doing so, we want to reduce the amount of meat (of all types) we ...
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What are the possible substitutions for Cumin in Indian cuisine?
I've always been interested in trying to make some type of dahl or other Indian cuisine but I'm severely allergic to Cumin. This typically strikes me out for recipes with curry or chili powder. Does ...
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Can I replace pine nuts with other nuts in a pesto sauce recipe? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What is a good pine nut substitute for pesto?
Pine nuts are very expensive here. I'm wondering if I can substitute any of the following:
Walnuts
Sunflower seeds
Almonds
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Non-alcoholic substitute for brandy?
I have a cake that calls for 4 Tablespoons of brandy. I don't have any brandy in the house, nor any kind of liquor at all (besides maybe red wine vinegar which doesn't help much). Is there anything I ...
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Safe to cook with alcohol
I want to cook with wine as the recipe I want to make calls for it. However I cannot have any alcohol in me because I have to drive and my country calls for a 0 BAC.
The recipe uses 750ml of wine, 1 ...
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What can I use instead of corn syrup?
I saw the question about UK, but I don't think I can find treacle of any kind in Germany.
I am looking for a substitute which will keep the physical qualities of the pie filling reasonably close to ...
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Can Escallion be replaced by onion?
Green onions are said to be milder than onions, which would suggest that if one do not mind the more powerful onion flavour in a particular dish then onions could be used in place of green onions.
My ...
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Is there an edible, vegetarian substitute for sausage casings?
My research(basically wikipedia) shows that natural sausage casing is made from a layer from the intestines of animals such as sheep and cows. The alternative to natural casings are artificial casings....
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Vietnamese Coffee (cocktail) - what to sub for condensed milk?
If you've ever enjoyed a Vietnamese Coffee, they're to die for. Blend:
crushed ice
shot of espresso
condensed milk
... avocado
(add dark liquor like bourbon if a cocktail)
blend them together and ...
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Is there a possible substitute for sugar in creamed butter?
I'm always taken aback by how much sugar is necessary to make a cake. And also, I don't like super sweet things.
I gather sugar is not just flavoring, but also necessary so that the crystal matrix ...
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Is there any substitute for butter (or oil) on puff pastry?
I tried to create puff pastry.
For medical reasons I should minimize the fat on my recipe. Puff pastry is mainly made by 3 important ingredients, flour, water, and fat (butter or oil).
Unfortunately, ...
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Is there a substitute for port wine in a dessert risotto?
I am looking for a substitute for port wine in a "dessert risotto" that I would like to make. It's not that I'm worried about the alcohol (I would actually prefer to use the port), I just can't ...
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What quantity of coconut oil should be substituted for butter in a brownie mix?
I want to substitute coconut oil for the butter in a brownie mix but I don't know how much to use. The recipe calls for 3/4 stick of melted butter. How much coconut oil should I use?
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Is there a way to make jam or chutney without Gelatin / Pectin?
I was wondering if there is a way to make jam without going through a gelatin type product. There is no real motive behind that question, except for curiosity
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Non Pork Bacon Alternatives
So, I love turkey bacon, and have it a lot; however, I always feel that i'm eating a mush processed meat.
Are there any meat cut alternatives to pork bacon from other animals?
Has anyone tried to ...
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Lard (or other fat) as a subsitute for butter in desserts for someone with a dairy allergy?
My wife is currently unable to consume any dairy as our breast-fed baby has a milk protein allergy. When reading many dessert recipes, many of them call for butter. For example:
http://smittenkitchen....
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What is a substitute for milk when making ham balls?
I'm making ham balls (with ground pork and ham), but I need something to substitute for milk. This is because of allergies, not just lactose intolerance: lactose-free milk still causes allergy ...
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What kind of onions for dal?
I'm making dal for the first time and have all of the ingredients below, but I can't decide whether to use white, yellow (vidalia), or red onions. I have all three in stock.
Here are the other ...
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How do I make liquid glucose from powdered glucose
I recently decided to make something that required liquid glucose, 140g of it. No problem in general, but for some reason none of my usual suppliers had stock (even tried pharmacies). The closest I ...
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Substitute for coconut milk in curry
I would like to make Thai yellow curry or Panang curry but there is a severe coconut allergy in my family so I cannot put even a trace of coconut into it. I have the Mae Ploy curry pastes for both but ...
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Will swapping the red wine in my spaghetti bolognese with port wreck the dish?
We were out of red wine when cooking spaghetti bolognese today, but eyed off the port as a possible substitute. We decided against it but were left wondering. I imagine you'd have to halve the ...
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Pulled pork substitute- How do I do it?
I want to emulate pulled pork for my non-pork eating friend (semi-Jewish, read: no pigs, it doesn't have to be technically kosher). What cut of beef would achieve a similar texture? The closest I've ...
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Vanilla extract vs. Vanilla powder
What is the difference among the vanilla extract and the powdered vanilla?
When I'm making a certain recipe if it required vanilla extract, is it ok to replace it with powder, and what is the ...
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What is Zwieback toast and where can I find it?
I am baking a black forest cake and it calls for zwieback toast. I cannot find this anywhere. Does anyone know what this is or where I can find it?
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Substituting Peppers
What pepper can be substituted for a habanero when no habaneros are available?
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Using spaghetti squash for 'pasta'
I've recently gotten into making primal/paleo cooking, i.e. (no grains,legumes,processed foods) and have been meaning to try spaghetti w/meat sauce with spaghetti squash noodles instead of regular ...
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How to make Pumpkin Fries
Sweet potato fries are one of my favorite sides. I also love the taste of pumpkin, and thought it would be good to replace the sweet potato in sweet potato fries with pumpkin. I am looking to make ...
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Removing fat from a recipe
If I see a recipe I like and it includes a marinade or sauce where butter or oil is a significant ingredient, is there any way to substitute that fat and preserve a similar taste and texture? For ...
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Tabasco flavor without pain?
I love the strong flavor of buffalo wings, Tabasco, etc. Are capsaicinoids integral to this flavor, or can the "heat" be removed. I guess I'm not a fan of my mouth burning for considerable periods ...
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What is the best substitute for Provolone?
Having recently bought the Frankies Spuntino Cookbook I want to have a go at making braciola. The recipe calls for pork steaks to be stuffed with pecorino romano and provolone.
However, in the UK ...
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Using carob as a substitute for cocoa
I've found a source of powdered carob. I've read that it is a substitute for cocoa, and I was wondering how this works out practically. Is it a one-to-one substitution, or should I only use it in ...
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Can I substitute powdered walnuts for all-purpose flour in a cake?
I saw a recipe where ground-up walnuts were a substitute for flour but this was for a cake that you do not cook (it was a recipe for chocolate cake made out of zucchini.
Can powdered walnuts (...
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