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How many tablespoons are in 1/4 cup? A: There are 4 tablespoons in 1/4 cup. If I am out of brown sugar,is there anything that I can substitute for it?
A: Yes,mix 2 tablespoons of molasses with 1 cup of white sugar. If a recipe says to use unsweetened baking chocolate,can I use baking cocoa?
A: Yes. For each square or baking chocolate,substitute 3 tablespoons of baking cocoa and 1 tablespoon of shortening or oil. My recipe calls for buttermilk but all I have is regular milk.Can I use that instead?
A: You can if you use 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice per cup of milk. It is also how you sour milk if a recipe says to use sour milk. How much flour do I need to thicken broth or meat juices for gravy?
A: You can use 2 tablespoons of flour per cup of liquid or 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.
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