ghee substitute
in pie crust.

Ghee creates the flaky layers that make pie crust shatter with each bite. Any replacement must stay cold and solid to create flaky layers in pie crust.

top substitutes

01

Butter

10.0best for pie crust
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Direct swap, lower smoke point

02

Lard

10.0best for pie crust
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Animal fat with high smoke point

03

Duck Fat

10.0best for pie crust
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Clarified butter, good for roasting

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04

Coconut Oil

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

Dairy-free, similar richness

05

Avocado Oil

10.0
1 tbsp : 1 tbsp

High smoke point, neutral flavor

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

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