Chapter 14 — Food & Cooking

What can I substitute for butter?

In baking: same weight of oil (softer texture), Greek yogurt (denser, tangier), applesauce (denser, less fat), or mashed avocado. In cooking: any neutral oil, olive oil, ghee, or coconut oil.

Follow-up questions

Butter to oil ratio?

3/4 cup oil per 1 cup butter in baking. Different mouthfeel; adjust expectations.

Vegan butter — does it work?

Yes — most 1:1 in baking (Miyoko's, Earth Balance). Cheaper brands can be too watery for pastry.

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