Salted Butter Substitutions
Find the perfect substitute for salted butter in your baking recipes. Each option includes ratios, notes, and tips for best results.
Unsalted Butter + Salt
5.0
Best in: Cookies, Cakes, Breads, Pastries, Muffins, Pie Crusts
Ratio: 0.5 tsp Salt and 1 cup Unsalted Butter
dairy
Lard + Salt
4.0
Best in: Pastries, Pie Crusts, Cookies
Ratio: 1 g Lard and 0.5 tsp Salt
Margarine
3.0
Best in: Cookies, Cakes, Muffins, Breads
Ratio: 1 cup Margarine
soy
Vegetable Shortening + Salt
3.0
Best in: Cookies, Cakes, Muffins, Pie Crusts, Pastries
Ratio: 0.5 tsp Salt and 1 g Vegetable Shortening
Cottage Cheese
2.0
Best in: Muffins, Quick Breads, Cakes
Ratio: 1 cup Cottage Cheese
dairy
Substitution Tips
Get the best results when substituting salted butter.
General Guidelines
- • Start with smaller batches when trying new substitutions
- • Consider the texture and flavor impact on your recipe
- • Adjust other liquids if your substitute changes moisture content
- • Check expiration dates - fresh ingredients make better substitutes
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