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Sal03
07-06-2006, 08:46 AM
I am trying to cut out dairy to see if that is what is making my daughter so fussy. I have not tried rice milk yet. I want to make bisquik pancakes which call for a cup of milk. Do you think they would come out okay with rice milk? Anyone have experience with cooking and substituting with it?

eta: sorry for the typo in the title!

tlew12778
07-06-2006, 08:50 AM
I've only used it a couple times. It always seems watery to me. I usually sub with soy milk instead. I use the same measurements.

ETA: this is from foodsubs.com:

Substitutes: goat's milk (This is easier to digest that cow's milk. Fresh goat's milk is a good all-purpose substitute for cow's milk, but non-refrigerated forms have an unpleasant tangy, barnyard flavor that overpowers subtly-flavored dishes.) OR oat milk (This is more expensive and less nutritious, but a good all-purpose substitute for milk in cooking. A good choice for vegetarians who object to the animal exploitation involved in the production of cow's or goat's milk.) OR buttermilk (This is especially good in pancakes or waffles. If using in a baked good, 1C milk = 1 C buttermilk - 2 teaspoons baking powder + 1/2 teaspoon baking soda) OR soy milk (This is more expensive and (unless fortified) less nutritious than ordinary milk. It has a nutty flavor and turns beige when cooked. It works well in most baked goods, but it's a risky substitute in savory dishes.) OR rice milk (This is more expensive and, unless fortified, less nutritious. It's great for making desserts, but it's too sweet for savory dishes) OR almond milk (This also is more expensive and, unless fortified, less nutritious. It's very sweet; use it in desserts only) OR water (makes eggs creamier in scrambled eggs, gives breads a coarser texture and a lighter crust) OR (in baked goods) sour cream (This makes baked goods more tender and moist. For each cup of milk you replace, subtract one teaspoon of baking powder and up to three tablespoons of fat from the recipe and add one cup of sour cream plus 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.)