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Greek Yogurt
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Thicker, thin with 2 tbsp milk to match consistency
10.0
vegetarian plain yogurt
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11 vegetarian substitutes for plain yogurt — top pick Greek Yogurt at 100% function match.
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02
Buttermilk
8.01 cup : 1 cup
Tangy pourable liquid; use cup-for-cup in baking, slightly thinner so reduce other liquids by 2 tbsp
8.0
03
Sour Cream
8.01 cup : 1 cup
Thick and tangy; nearly identical in baking and dips, sour cream is slightly richer with more fat
8.0
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04
Milk
7.51 cup : 1 cup
Thin liquid, no tang; use in baking where yogurt adds moisture, add 1 tsp lemon juice per cup for acidity
7.5
05
Cottage Cheese
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Thick curds with mild flavor; drain excess liquid first, adds protein but less tang than yogurt
6.0
06
Cream Cheese
6.01 cup : 1 cup
Denser and richer; soften and thin with milk to match yogurt consistency, adds richness to dips and frostings
6.0
07
Half and Half
6.01 cup : 3/4 cup
Lighter, pourable cream; less tangy, use in soups and sauces where yogurt thickness is not needed
6.0
08
Skim Milk
6.01 cup : 3/4 cup
Thinner with less fat; add 1 tbsp lemon juice per cup for tang, works in smoothies and light baking
6.0
09
Mayonnaise
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Rich and eggy; same creamy texture in dressings and slaws, adds fat not tang
5.0
10
Baking Soda
0.01/2 tsp : 1/2 tsp
Use 1/4 tsp baking soda plus 1/2 cup yogurt to replace leavening; adds tang and moisture to batters
0.0
11
Baking Powder
0.01:1
Use 1/4 tsp baking powder plus 1/4 cup milk to replace 1/2 cup yogurt; loses tanginess and protein
0.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Greek Yogurt: Too much moisture for flaky pastry layers
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Baking Soda: Cannot bind french toast custard at all
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Baking Soda: Cannot bind quiche custard at all
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Baking Powder: Cannot bind french toast custard at all
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Baking Powder: Cannot bind quiche custard at all