Substitute Honey for Granulated sugar
What granulated sugar does in a recipe: Bulk sweetener: tenderizes, holds moisture, caramelizes for browning, and builds structure in cakes and cookies.
Honey
per 1 cup granulated sugar
US3/4 cup honey; cut another liquid by 2-3 Tbsp, add 1/4 tsp baking soda, drop oven 25°F
Metric180 ml honey; cut liquid by 30-45 ml, add 1 g baking soda, drop oven 15°C
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓Dairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free
Avoid in: Not for food served to babies under 1 year
Sweeter and hygroscopic; the soda offsets honey's acidity so batters still rise.
What changes: Browns faster, moister and denser crumb, floral flavor
Best for: Quick breads, muffins, granola bars, glazes
More options: all 4 Granulated sugar substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Honey for Granulated sugar?
- per 1 cup granulated sugar — US: 3/4 cup honey; cut another liquid by 2-3 Tbsp, add 1/4 tsp baking soda, drop oven 25°F. Metric: 180 ml honey; cut liquid by 30-45 ml, add 1 g baking soda, drop oven 15°C.
- Why does Honey work as a Granulated sugar substitute?
- Sweeter and hygroscopic; the soda offsets honey's acidity so batters still rise.
- What changes when you use Honey instead of Granulated sugar?
- Browns faster, moister and denser crumb, floral flavor
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