{
  "name": "Ingredients for pancakes",
  "ingredients": [
    {
      "item": "flour",
      "amount": {
        "quantity": 1,
        "unit": "cup"
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "sugar",
      "amount": {
        "quantity": 0.25,
        "unit": "cup"
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "baking powder",
      "amount": {
        "quantity": 1,
        "unit": "teaspoon"
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "baking soda",
      "amount": {
        "quantity": 0.25,
        "unit": "teaspoon"
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "salt",
      "amount": {
        "quantity": 1,
        "unit": "pinch"
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "buttermilk",
      "amount": {
        "quantity": 1,
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      "substitute": "regular milk"
    },
    {
      "item": "eggs",
      "amount": {
        "quantity": 1,
        "unit": "egg"
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "melted butter",
      "amount": {
        "quantity": 1,
        "unit": "tablespoon"
      },
      "substitute": "vegetable oil"
    }
  ],
  "optional ingredients": [
    {
      "item": "cinnamon",
      "amount": {
        "quantity": 0.25,
        "unit": "teaspoon"
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "vanilla extract",
      "amount": {
        "quantity": 0.5,
        "unit": "teaspoon"
      }
    },
    {
      "item": "blueberries",
      "amount": {
        "quantity": 0.25,
        "unit": "cup"
      },
      "substitute": "chopped apple"
    }
  ]
}