Can I make bread without cloves (ground)?
Yes. Start with Allspice at 1:1. Allspice contains some eugenol — closest single-spice match.
Best Cloves (ground) Substitutes for Yeasted Breads
Prioritize substitutions that protect gluten development and fermentation performance. Bread dough is less forgiving than quick bakes. Structure and fermentation can collapse with poor substitutions.
Can I make bread without cloves (ground)?
Yes. Start with Allspice at 1:1, then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
Top Recommendation
Allspice
Use 1:1
Allspice contains some eugenol — closest single-spice match.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of cloves (ground) weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of cloves (ground) is treated as 110 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Cloves (ground) cups to grams →Alternative Options for Yeasted Breads
Common Questions for Yeasted Breads
What can I use instead of cloves (ground) for yeasted bread?
Top options are Allspice (1:1) plus Cinnamon + Nutmeg (1/2 tsp each per 1 tsp cloves).
Best cloves (ground) substitute for yeasted bread?
Allspice is the top pick here. Use 1:1 and adjust only after a test bake.
How do I substitute cloves (ground) in yeasted dough?
Replace using 1:1, mix as usual, then tune liquid and bake time in small steps if needed.