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Substitution Master 🔄

Missing an ingredient? Don't go to the store. You probably have the answer in your pantry right now.

Common baking substitution cheat sheet showing DIY Buttermilk with milk plus vinegar and DIY Cake Flour with all-purpose flour plus cornstarch for missing ingredients
Kitchen Hacks: Buttermilk and cake flour fixes for last-minute baking emergencies

The "Frugal Pantry" Philosophy

Supermarkets want you to buy specialized ingredients that you only use once. We believe in stocking basics (Flour, Sugar, Milk, Vinegar, Butter) and "hacking" the rest.

By making your own Buttermilk or Cake Flour, you not only save money (approx $4-$6 per recipe), but you also ensure fresh ingredients without preservatives.

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