Substitute for Butter

Fat and water; contributes flavor, browning, and structure.

• Dairy
• 4 options

1. 1

   Olive oil3/4 cup oil per 1 cup butter

   Best

   Savory cooking only; changes flavor noticeably.

   sauteing, roasting, savory breads frostings, flaky pastry
2. 2

   Coconut oil1:1

   Solid at cool temps; cuts in like butter.

   baking, vegan pastry
3. 3

   Unsweetened applesauce1/2 cup applesauce per 1 cup butter

   Cuts fat by ~50%; cakier, moister, less rich.

   quick breads, muffins cookies, pie crust
4. 4

   Vegan butter stick1:1

   Best 1:1 swap for baking; brand matters (look for 80%+ fat).

   baking, frostings

Keep in mind. In flaky/laminated doughs, only butter or a high-fat vegan stick will create proper layers.

Recipes that use butter

Brown Butter Cinnamon Donuts

14 min 350°F 260 cal

Crispy Garlic Butter Bread

5 min 350°F 270 cal

Air Fryer Buttermilk Biscuits

12 min 330°F 280 cal

Other dairy swaps

Milk (whole)Heavy CreamButtermilkSour CreamCream CheeseYogurt (plain)Greek YogurtHalf & HalfSweetened Condensed MilkEvaporated MilkMascarponeRicotta

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