Baking Basics: Substitutes, Rising Agents & Fixing Cakes

Mastering baking basics involves understanding rising agents and finding the right substitutes for butter or milk. Learn how to fix a crumbly cake, avoid soggy pizza dough, and ensure your baked goods rise perfectly every time.

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Baking Substitute for Yogurt

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Fern Fischer

An all-purpose dairy food enjoyed for centuries, yogurt is an ingredient in traditional dishes from countries around the world. Naturally low in fat, low in calories and high in protein, yogurt has become popular as a healthful baking ingredient in commercial goods as well as in home baking.