butter oil substitutes

3 substitutes · avg score 7.8 · Butter oil — nearly pure milkfat made by removing water and milk solids from butter, similar to ghee but often less browned. Used for high-heat cooking, flavoring, and commercial baking where a stable butter flavor is wanted.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Avocado Oil

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Neutral flavor, high smoke point

02

Butter

6.7
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Add water back (about 15%) when replacing in baking; butter's milk solids add flavor and browning

03

Coconut Oil

6.7
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

High heat stable, slightly sweet

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