Here is how to substitute honey for sugar in general recipes:
¾ cup honey + 1 tablespoon honey = 1 cup sugar
- Reduce other liquid ingredients in the recipe by 2 tablespoons
- Unless the recipe includes sour cream or buttermilk, add a pinch of baking soda to neutralize acidity
Here is how to substitute honey for sugar in pie, cake, and cookie recipes:
¾ cup honey = 1 cup sugar
- Reduce other liquids by ½ cup for each cup of honey
- Lower the oven temperature by 25° Fahrenheit