Guest guest Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I bought a book of Vegan Baking which has some interesting recipes but most of them require the use of vegan margarine. I really don't like the idea of margarine, vegan or otherwise, and I was wondering if it would be possible to replace the margarine with oil of some sort or if that would alter the chemistry of it. (Can you tell I'm no baker, LOL? The pastry I attempted to make at school is probably still attached to the work surface like some forerunner of superglue.) I'm not wanting to attempt anything as difficult as pastry - just cakes, muffins, slices, that kind of thing. TIA Christie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I like to use applesauce as a substitute. My dad has a heart condition, and I have always used it. I usually use about 50% more than the recipe calls for, otherwise things usually get kinda dry. If you're making a spice cake, or something with a lot of flavor to it, you could also try condensed tomato soup.I've heard of people using it, but I'm not sure of the amounts to substitute. Deidre , " christie_0131 " <christie0131 wrote: > > I really don't like the idea of margarine, vegan or otherwise, and I was wondering if it would be possible to replace the margarine with oil of some sort or if hat would alter the chemistry of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 I understand applesauce is a very good sub for fat in baking. Bethie christie_0131 <christie0131 wrote: and I was wondering if it would be possible to replace the margarine with oil of some sort or if that would alter the chemistry of it. Beth “The right adult at the right time can make an enormous difference. Many kids have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good relationship--one person who is there for them--can make a huge difference.” -Jean E. Rhodes Professor, Psychology at the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 > I bought a book of Vegan Baking which has some interesting recipes but > most of them require the use of vegan margarine. I really don't like > the idea of margarine, vegan or otherwise, and I was wondering if it > would be possible to replace the margarine with oil of some sort or if > that would alter the chemistry of it. (Can you tell I'm no baker, LOL? > The pastry I attempted to make at school is probably still attached to > the work surface like some forerunner of superglue.) I'm not wanting > to attempt anything as difficult as pastry - just cakes, muffins, > slices, that kind of thing. You can sub out for some oil, not all of it as it changes the texture significantly if you use oil. But better bets are to try applesauce, prune paste, or ground flax. Try something and let us know how it went! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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