Butter Substitute in Baking

5 from 1 vote

Butter is essential in almost every baked dish that we make. However, there are absolutely delicious butter substitutes out there that may elevate your baking, and here are some of them.

Prep Time5

Total Time1

Course: Bread, Dessert

Cuisine: Western

Servings: cups

Calories: 1632kcal

Author: Val

Equipment

Large pan
Sieve
Small container
blender

Ingredients

Option 1 (Margarine)

1 cup margarine

Option 2 (Coconut Oil)

5 cups coconut milk

Option 3 (Applesauce)

2-3 apples
¼ cup water

Instructions

Option 1 (Margarine)

Use 1 cup of margarine to replace 1 cup of butter in the recipe.

Option 2 (Coconut Oil)

Pour 5 cups of coconut milk into a large pan and let it simmer over low heat. (Don't set it to high heat, as this can overcook the coconut milk)
Wait for the coconut oil to rise to the top as the coconut milk simmers.
Turn the heat off and let the coconut milk cool down.
Use a sieve to strain and separate the coconut oil from the coconut milk.
Transfer the coconut oil to a small container.
Use 1 cup of coconut oil to replace 1 cup of butter in the recipe.
Store the remaining coconut oil in an airtight container. (Shelf-life: 6 to 9 months)

Option 3 (Applesauce)

Peel the apples before placing them in the blender with ¼ cup of water.
Process the apples for 1 to 3 minutes or until they become puree.
Use the applesauce as a substitute for butter in a 1:1 ratio.

Notes

Nutrition information is calculated for margarine only.

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