Milk and Cream Substitutions

  Milk and Cream Substitutions...   from Joy of Baking.com

1 c. half and half           (10-12% butter fat) = 7/8 c. whole milk + 2 T. melted unsalted butter
1 c. light cream                  (18% butter fat) = 7/8 c. whole milk + 3 T. melted butter
1 c. light whipping cream  (30% butter fat) = 3/4 c. whole milk + 1/4 c. melted butter
1 c. Heavy Cream              (35% butter fat) = 2/3 c. whole milk + 1/3 c. melted butter
1 c. whole milk (3.5 % butter fat) = 1 c. skim milk + 2 T. melted butter
1 c. butter milk (sour milk) = 1 T. lemon juice or Vinegar + milk to = 1 c.  .. let stand 5-10 minutes
1 c. Yogurt/ Sour Cream/ Buttermilk = 1 c. heavy whipping cream + 1 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice (let stand 5-10 minutes)