Inflation and supply shortages mean someingredients are much more expensivethan they used to be.
That shortage has been primarily sparked by bird flu outbreaks.
With markets uncertain after the implementation of new tariffs, the Dairy Market is also facingnew economic headwinds.
However, bakers can still find thrifty baking substitutes for common ingredients.
Flavor profiles may vary.
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Best Substitutes for Eggs in Baking
Substituting eggs is a tricky endeavor for bakers.
But getting the ratio correct is complicated.
Surprisingly,foodies concurthat carbonated water is the best egg substitute for baked goods like cakes and muffins.
Keep in mind that using bananas creates a different flavor profile as well as a gummier texture.
But for some baked goods, the additional moisture in bananas can be a boon for your taste buds.
Best Substitutes for Sugar in Baking
Dont panic just yet, but there have been reportedshortages of granulated sugar.
Most are localized because of shipping delays combined with high demand.
You may also want to reduce the oven temperature by up to 25 degrees to prevent premature browning.
Best Substitutes for All-Purpose Flour in Baking
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Inflation combined with shortages from an uncertain market mean the cost of flour wont see relief anytime soon.
Although all-purpose flour is the cheapest way to make baked goods, many alternative flours exist.
Knowing that cake flour is simply flour combined with cornstarch might save you a bundle at the grocery store.
Also chickpea, rice and almond flour all make acceptable flour substitutes in baked goods.
Almond flour can be used interchangeably with all-purpose flour but may require an extra egg for binding and rising.
Fortunately, substitutes for chocolate in recipes abound.
Chocolate Baking Substitutes
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Best Substitutes for Milk in Baking
The same transportation andlabor issuesaffecting butter supply are also slowing milk production.
Fortunately, several milk substitutes are relatively inexpensive and have a longer shelf life.
Best Substitutes for Oil in Baking
Sunflower oil shortages in Ukraine pressure the rest of theworlds oil supplies.
Current consumer prices for canola oil are about 8 cents per ounce or 64 cents per cup.
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Kaz Weida is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
