baking essentials |
when the recipe calls for... you need... |
1 pkg. active dry yeast 2 tsp. loose bulk yeast |
1/2 c. butter 1 stick |
2 c. butter 1 pound |
4 c. all-purpose flour 1 pound |
4 1/2 to 5 c. sifted cake flour 1 pound |
1 square chocolate 1 ounce |
1 c. semisweet chocolate pieces 1 6oz. package |
4 c. marshmallows 1 pound |
2 1/4 c. packed brown sugar 1 pound |
4 c. confectioners' sugar 1 pound |
2 c. granulated sugar 1 pound |
3 c. tapioca 1 pound |
cereal & breads |
when the recipe calls for... you need... |
1 c. fine dry bread crumbs 4 to 5 slices |
1 c. soft bread crumbs 2 slices |
1 c. small bread cubes 2 slices |
1 c. fine cracker crumbs 28 saltines |
1 c. fine graham cracker crumbs 15 crackers |
1 c. vanilla wafer crumbs 22 wafers |
1 c. crushed corn flakes 3 c. uncrushed |
4 c. cooked macaroni 1 8oz. package |
3 1/2 c. cooked rice 1 c. uncooked |
dairy |
when the recipe calls for... you need... |
1 c. freshly grated cheese 1/4 pound |
1 c. cottage cheese 1 8oz. carton |
1 c. sour cream 1 8oz. carton |
1 c. whipped cream 1/2 c. heavy cream |
2/3 c. evaporated milk 1 small can |
1 2/3 c. evaporated milk 1 13oz. can |
fruit |
when the recipe calls for... you need... |
4 c. sliced or chopped apples 4 medium |
1 c. mashed banana 3 medium |
2 c. pitted cherries 4 c. unpitted |
3 c. shredded coconut 1/2 pound |
4 c. cranberries 1 pound |
1 c. pitted dates 1 8oz. package |
1 c. candied fruit 1 8oz. package |
3 to 4 t. lemon juice +1 t. grated rind 1 lemon |
1/3 c. orange juice + 2 t. grated rind 1 orange |
4 c. sliced peaches 8 medium |
2 c. pitted prunes 1 12oz. package |
3 c. raisins 1 15 oz. package |
meats |
when the recipe calls for... you need... |
4 c. diced cooked chicken 1 5lb. chicken |
3 c. diced cooked meat 1 pound, cooked |
2 c. ground cooked meat 1 pound, cooked |
nuts |
when the recipe calls for... you need... |
1 c. chopped nuts 4 oz., shelled,1 pound, unshelled |
vegetables |
when the recipe calls for... you need... |
2 c. cooked green beans 1/2 lb. fresh or 1 16 oz. can |
2 1/2 c. lima beans/red beans 1 c. dried, cooked |
4 c. shredded cabbage 1 pound |
1 c. grated carrots 1 large |
1 4oz. can mushrooms 1/2 pound, fresh |
1 c. chopped onions 1 large |
4 c. sliced or diced potatoes 4 medium raw potatoes |
2 c. canned tomatoes 1 16oz. can |
