• Reply by swirth on August 09, 2011 at 7:21 pm
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Here is a copy/paste from a prior thread in which a KAF employee gives a substitution that you could try:
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Reply by KAF_Frank on April 21, 2011 at 3:58 pm

Hi Annee,
Cocoa process with alkali is called Dutch-Process. This mellows the flavor, darkens the color and changes the pH. This pH change is the most critical differene.

The other type of cocoa is Natural, like classic Hershey's.

If you do a lot of baking, it is best to have
both kinds of cocoa in your pantry. They each offer unique
characteristics, and aren't always interchangeable.

It is always best to use the cocoa called for in the recipe rather than making a substitution, but if you need to substitute, here is the ratio.

Dutch Cocoa:
Substitute 3 Tablespoons natural cocoa plus 1/8 teaspoon baking soda.

Natural Cocoa:
Substitute 3 Tablespoons Dutch cocoa plus 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar, lemon juice, or vinegar.

So, when do you use each one? For recipe calling for more baking soda than baking powder, you use natural cocoa.

If the recipe has more baking powder than soda, you will want a Dutched cocoa due to the different alkali content. Using a natural cocoa will give your baked goods a heavy, soapy taste.

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• Reply by AugustAngels on August 19, 2011 at 1:09 am
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i have semisweet baking chocolate and was wondering if there is a ratio for switching between cocoa powder/d.dutch cocoa/bakig squares..etc..

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• Reply by swirth on August 19, 2011 at 9:25 am
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If a recipe calls for unsweetened baking chocolate (in solid form), use 3 Tbsp. cocoa plus 1 Tbsp. shortening or salad oil for each ounce (1 square) of baking chocolate.

If a recipe calls for semi-sweet chocolate, use 6 Tbsp. cocoa, 7 Tbsp. sugar and 1/4 cup shortening for one 6-oz. pkg semi-sweet chocolate pieces/chips or 6 squares (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate.

For one 4-ounce bar sweet cooking chocolate, use 4 Tbsp. cocoa, 1/4 cup plus 2 tsp. sugar and 2 Tbsp. plus 2 tsp. shortening.

Hope this will help you!

This info is from an old, old magazine page I clipped.

More info can be found at:

foodsubs.com

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• Reply by mumpy on August 19, 2011 at 9:27 am
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saving to my list

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• Reply by omaria on February 17, 2012 at 5:28 pm
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Me too.

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