Wondering “What is a substitute for butter”?

The truth is many butter replacements work just as well (yes, really) as the sticks themselves.

Butter lends moisture and enhances flavor.

How to Substitute One Cup of Butter

Credit:BHG / Michela Buttignol

But what if you run short, want a lower-calorie option, or don’t do dairy?

For 1 cup unsalted butter, substitute 1 cup shortening, 78 cup (that’s 14 Tbsp.

or 34 cup plus 2 Tbsp.)

vegetable oil, or 78 cup lard.

Also do not substitute diet, whipped, or tub-style margarine for regular margarine.