Baking Ingredients and Substitutions

Because the question comes up from time to time, I thought I'd answer some questions about making substitutions in my recipes and swapping out ingredients.

The short answer is: When you substitute or swap out ingredients, results will vary and won't be the same as mine. Some will work, and others won't. The most common is folks who want to reduce the sugar or fat in a recipe, but in most instances, people are not happy with the final results. So unless you have health issues, it's best to...