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Coconut Oil
6.7best for scones1 cup : 1 cup
Dairy-free, solid at room temp, slight coconut taste
6.7
margarine substitute
in scones.
Margarine creates tender pockets in scones that make them crumbly in the best way. A replacement should cut into flour without making the dough greasy.
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02
Whipped Butter
6.7best for scones3 tbsp : 2 tbsp
Reduce amount, whipped is aerated
6.7
03
Ghee
6.7best for scones1 cup : 1 cup
Richer flavor, no water content so reduce by 1 tbsp
6.7
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04
Olive Oil
6.73/4 cup : 1 cup
Use less, best for savory baking and cooking
6.7
05
Avocado Oil
6.73/4 cup : 1 cup
Neutral taste, use 3/4 cup; best for moist cakes
6.7
06
Salted Butter
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Dairy-free, add pinch of salt
5.0
07
Butter
4.01 cup : 1 cup
Adds dairy flavor and slight saltiness; firmer texture makes flakier pie crusts and pastries
4.0
08
Sour Cream
4.01:1
Adds tang and moisture; use 1:1 in baking for tender crumb, not for spreading
4.0
09
Stick Butter
4.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Dairy-free swap, similar texture
4.0
10
Shortening
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Swap 1:1; shortening is firmer and flavor-neutral, makes tender biscuits and flaky pie crust
3.3
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Vegetable Oil
3.33/4 cup : 1 cup
Use 3/4 cup oil per cup, works in quick breads
3.3