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Plant swaps for Butter

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1 egg for binding

100 g = 100 g

Plant butter / margarine

Cookies, cakes, and pastry doughs

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Swaps for Baking

Plant butter / margarine

Widespread

100 g = 100 g

Good for Cookies, cakes, and pastry doughs

Not for Check labels: some margarines contain dairy

Plant butters are sold widely in Europe, the Americas, and many cities elsewhere

Experience value: Kitchen experience (common vegan ratios), as of September 22, 2026

Neutral oil

Widespread

100 g = 80 ml

Good for Muffins and quick cakes

Not for Laminated doughs and creaming methods

Sunflower, canola, or similar oils are almost everywhere

Experience value: Kitchen experience (common vegan ratios), as of September 22, 2026

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