Best kosher salt substitute for muffins?
Table Salt, used at Use half the volume (1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher = 1/2 tsp table salt). Equal by weight, not by volume. If the recipe measured Morton kosher, use 3/4 the volume in table salt instead.
Best Kosher Salt Substitutes for Muffins & Quick Breads
Use forgiving substitutions that still maintain moisture and lift in quick batters. Quick breads tolerate swaps better, but leavening and hydration still need balance to avoid gummy centers.
Can I make muffins or quick bread without kosher salt?
Yes. Start with Table Salt at Use half the volume (1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher = 1/2 tsp table salt), then adjust liquid or bake time in small steps after a test batch.
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Table Salt
Use Use half the volume (1 tsp Diamond Crystal kosher = 1/2 tsp table salt)
Equal by weight, not by volume. If the recipe measured Morton kosher, use 3/4 the volume in table salt instead.
View full adjustment notes →How much does 1 cup of kosher salt weigh?
On CupOrGram, 1 cup of kosher salt is treated as 128 grams. Use the conversion page if you want the original ingredient weight before choosing a substitute.
Kosher Salt cups to grams →