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Ingredient Substitutions

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Ingredient
Amount
Substitute

Allspice
1 tsp.
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon and 1/2 tsp. ground cloves

Baking powder
1 tsp.
• 1/3 tsp. baking soda and 5/8 tsp. cream of tartar

Bay leaf
1 whole
• 1/4 tsp. crushed

Brown sugar
1 cup
• 1 cup sugar plus 1 tsp. molasses

Butter
1 cup
• 1 cup margarine
• 7/8 cup shortening and 1/2 tsp. salt

Chives, finely chopped
2 tsp.
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Measure Equivalents

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16 tablespoons = 1 cup
12 tablespoons = 3/4 cup
10 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons = 2/3 cup
8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup
6 tablespoons = 3/8 cup
5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon = 1/3 cup
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