gluten-free ghee
substitute.

9 gluten-free substitutes for ghee — top pick Butter at 100% function match.

all substitutes on this page are gluten-free

top substitutes

01

Butter

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Direct swap, lower smoke point

02

Coconut Oil

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Dairy-free, similar richness

03

Avocado Oil

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

High smoke point, neutral flavor

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04

Lard

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Animal fat with high smoke point

05

Duck Fat

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Clarified butter, good for roasting

06

Whipped Butter

6.7
1 cup : 3/4 cup

Clarified butter; richer so use less

07

Margarine

6.7
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer flavor, no water content so reduce by 1 tbsp

08

Vegetable Oil

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Clarified butter, high smoke point for frying

09

Shortening

3.3
1 cup : 1 cup

Adds nutty flavor, slightly softer pastry texture

pitfalls to avoid

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Coconut Oil: Liquid oil makes mealy, not flaky, crust

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Coconut Oil: Adds coconut flavor to soup

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Avocado Oil: Liquid oil makes mealy, not flaky, crust

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Vegetable Oil: Liquid oil makes mealy, not flaky, crust

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