Butter or margarine?

[C.Ann]

Which do you use when you bake?

I use butter for certain recipes and margarine for others..

 

[cheerbabe55]

Both. There's not really a difference.

 

[mamacatnv]

Butter and only butter - I hate margarine.

 

[Ilovemylife]

Butter....and only butter. You can't live in WI and use a nasty butter substitute.

 

[suzimar57]

only butter.

 

[wowsmom]

Butter and only butter - I hate margarine.

Same here!

I used to use margarine about 15 years ago, but when I got pregnant with DS14, I couldn't stand the taste of margarine any more (couldn't stand the taste of any Pillsbury products either - things like crescent rolls, etc). I switched to butter and never looked back.

 

[Michelle67]

I only use butter for recipes that specifically say not to use margarine, such as shortbread cookies.

 

[Guy Incognito]

butter only.....


and in case you've seen that email floating around the net about 'butter vs margarine', here's a site to separate the facts from the fiction:

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/b/butter-margarine.htm

 

[Rora]

Butter only usually..

Unless, the recipe demands margarine!

 

[tink_n_pooh]

Butter only. Margarine is the spread of the devil

 

[rentayenta]

I am a butter purist!

 

[crz4mm2]

Both. And there is a difference in baking.

I do like butter better ( I can TASTE a difference )

 

[C.Ann]

Both. And there is a difference in baking.

I do like butter better ( I can TASTE a difference )

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I have found a distinct difference in cookies and cakes, but have never been able to taste the difference in muffins, nut breads, etc..

 

[Pigeon]

Butter. Margarine is an abomination in the eyes of the Lard.

I use extra virgin coconut oil in some recipes. It's delicious.

 

[lulugirl]

Butter only, margarine is gross.

 

[Ilovemylife]

Butter. Margarine is an abomination in the eyes of the Lard.

My MIL still uses lard in some of her recipes.

 

[C.Ann]

butter only.....


and in case you've seen that email floating around the net about 'butter vs margarine', here's a site to separate the facts from the fiction:

http://www.truthorfiction.com/rumors/b/butter-margarine.htm

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Interesting.. If I were buttering a roll or a piece of bread (or putting a glob on my serving of mashed potatoes), I guess I would have to do some studying to determine which would be best for me in terms of health.. But when baking, I would be receiving such a very small amount of the butter or margarine (contained within my portion of the baked item) I don't think I would be terribly concerned about it..

However, in terms of taste, my decision is based on the particular item I am baking..

 

[Pigeon]

But when baking, I would be receiving such a very small amount of the butter or margarine (contained within my portion of the baked item) I don't think I would be terribly concerned about it..

That depends on what you're baking. If you're talking a typical frosted cake recipe, for example, you're eating a great deal more fat per serving than just spreading a little fat on a piece of bread.

 

[It's A Happy Day]

Butter. Margarine is an abomination in the eyes of the Lard.

I will use either depending on the recipe.

 

[Minnie_me]

I was raised on margarine, thought that butter was a luxury. Then when I was pregnant, I couldn't stomach the stuff! I told DH it tasted like Crisco, and I stopped eating it forever.

Only butter for me for the past 11 years!