Milk substitute
1 cup milk = 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water
Most recipes work with any milk. For baking, whole milk is the standard.
Substitutes for 1 cup milk
Option 1
1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water
A good swap in baking and cooking.
Option 2
1 cup unsweetened oat, soy or almond milk
A 1:1 swap in baking and cooking. Soy milk is closest in protein, which helps cakes set.
Option 3
1 cup water + 1 tablespoon melted butter
In an emergency for baking. The result is less rich.
Amounts are for a US recipe. Need to convert them? See cups to grams.
Questions
What can I use instead of milk?
For 1 cup milk, you can use 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water; or 1 cup unsweetened oat, soy or almond milk; or 1 cup water + 1 tablespoon melted butter.
What is the best substitute for milk?
For most recipes, use 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water. A good swap in baking and cooking.