You're all ready to bake your favorite lemon pound cake recipe and as you peek inside your fridge, there isn't a yogurt container in sight. And you don't even have the ingredients to whip up homemade ...

If you enjoy baking, you probably know that the best-tasting baked goods often include buttermilk. Its tangy acidity helps dough rise and breaks down proteins, giving you a more delicate crumb. For ...

Never leave buttermilk out of a recipe — it's essential for adding moisture and helping batters rise. You can create buttermilk substitutions using other dairy such as milk, yogurt, and sour cream.

Dear Lisa: When using Greek yogurt in recipes instead of oil or butter, what is the ratio for substituting? Is it an equal amount of yogurt? Thank you. -- Paula R. Dear Paula: Any plain yogurt can be ...