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By NANCY SECRIST

Extension Agent To the average homemaker there is nothing as exasperating or frustrating as beginning a recipe and then to find an ingredient missing from the shelves of her kitchen. It has happened to me and I know it may have happened to you. It is hoped that the following list will be helpful in helping you to meet the emergencies that occur.

SUBSTITUTIONS

FOR EMERGENCIES FOR 1 tbsp. cornstarch (for thickening) USE 2 tbsp. flour (approximately).

FOR 1 whole egg USE 2 egg yolks plus 1 tbsp. water (in cookies, etc.).

FOR 1 whole egg USE 2 egg yolks (in custards and such mixtures).

FOR 1 cup fresh whole milk USE Vi cup evaporated milk plus Vi cup water OR 1 cup reconstituted non-fat dry milk plus 2 tbsp. butter OR 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk plus Vi tsp. soda. (Decrease baking powder 2 tsp.)

FOR 1 cup sour milk or buttermilk USE 1 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar plus enough fresh whole milk to make 1 cup.

FOR 1 square unsweetened chocolate (1 oz.) USE 3 tbsp. coca plus 1 tbsp. fat.

FOR 1 cup honey USE l‘/« cups sugar plus % cup liquid.

FOR 1 cup canned tomatoes USE about one and

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