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Tips for Using Honey Instead of Sugar

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xmelissaa

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I am trying to cut back on sugar in my cooking and use more honey. I like honey better, and I also feel as if it is more traditional.

I know I can't avoid using sugar for certain things, especially in baking. I know that honey makes the batter behave differently.

None the less, I'd like to substitute at least some sugar for honey when I bake, if possible. Does anyone have any tips?
 
xmelissaa said:
I am trying to cut back on sugar in my cooking and use more honey. I like honey better, and I also feel as if it is more traditional.

I know I can't avoid using sugar for certain things, especially in baking. I know that honey makes the batter behave differently.

None the less, I'd like to substitute at least some sugar for honey when I bake, if possible. Does anyone have any tips?
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It's super tricky using honey in baking. You have to reduce some of the moisture, it's just different. Would start by finding recipes that use honey so that you can get a feel for the proportions.
 
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