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| Missing | Try | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk (1 cup) | 1 cup milk + 1 tbsp lemon/vinegar | Rest 5–10 min |
| 1 large egg | 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water | Best in sturdy bakes |
| Self-raising flour | AP flour + baking powder | See full ratio in tool |
| Heavy cream (cooking) | Milk + melted butter | Not ideal for whipping |
| Brown sugar | White sugar + molasses | Texture close enough |
| Fresh herbs (1 tbsp) | ~1 tsp dried | 3:1 fresh:dried rule |
Milk + acid (lemon or vinegar), thinned yogurt, or kefir. Search “buttermilk” for exact ratios.
Flax egg, chia egg, aquafaba, or commercial replacers — each behaves differently. Check notes per swap.
No. Many need ratio tweaks (especially fresh vs dried herbs). Read the ratio line on every result.
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