Salted Butter Substitutions
5 tested alternatives for salted butter in your baking.
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Unsalted Butter + Salt
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1 ratingsUse 0.5 tsp Salt+ 1 cup Unsalted Butter
Flavor: This is a perfect flavor match since the added ½ teaspoon of salt makes up for the salt in the original butter. The only slight variation could be that different brands of salted butter contain different amounts of salt, but the difference is minimal.
Texture: Unsalted butter and salted butter have the same fat-to-water ratio, so this swap won’t affect texture. It's a win-win!
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1Rating 4.0+Good Alternatives
2Rating 3.0–3.9Worth Trying
1Under 3.0Quick Substitution Tips
- Start with smaller batches when trying a new substitute.
- Adjust other liquids if moisture content changes.
- Consider both texture and flavor impact on your recipe.
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