Fennel seed, or star anise, but you need to grind the star anise. You want something that tastes like licorice. The Star Anise is kind of expensive, it comes like 12 in a bottle, for six dollars; they look like stars. There are also liqueurs that taste like licorice, such as Pernod.
Yes, you can use star anise instead of ordinary anise. The flavour is not the same, but should be acceptable.
Tarragon can be substituted for anise seed. Another substitute can be fennel seed. Try a pinch of crushed fennel or anise seed as a substitute for a teaspoon of tarragon.
You can substitute baking soda with baking powder in baking recipes.
Baking powder can be used as a substitute for baking soda in baking recipes.
You can use baking powder as a substitute for baking soda in recipes.
A common shortening substitute for baking is butter.
If you don't have baking soda, you can use baking powder as a substitute in baking recipes.
To substitute anise extract for one whole star anise, use about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of anise extract, depending on your taste preference. Start with the smaller amount, as extracts can be more concentrated in flavor. Since anise extract is liquid, you may want to slightly reduce other liquids in the recipe to maintain the right consistency. Adjust as needed based on the specific flavors of your dish.
A suitable substitute for ground fennel in this recipe could be ground anise or cumin.
If you don't have baking soda, you can use baking powder as a substitute in baking recipes.
A suitable shortening substitute for baking is butter or margarine.
A suitable substitute for brandy when baking is rum or bourbon.