Salt & Margarine?

Question

I asked a question theother day about salted and unsalted butter in regard to baking. Thanks to all who helped me out.

What about Margarine for baking. What would that be classed as - salted or unsalted?

Answer 1

It depends on the recipe. Most recipe asks for unsalted, but I only use salted and lower the salt content of the recipe.

60 percent or more oil products can be used almost anywhere butter or margarine is specified. However, low-fat spreads or light margarinesvegetable oil spreads and modified margarines (e.g., reduced-fat, light) should not be used for baked goods that require precise amounts of fat and moisture, such as pastry crusts and spritz cookies (unless a recipe has been developed specifically for a particular margarine product).
50-59 percent oil products also work well for most cooking, such as the preparation of side dishes and sautéing, in addition to topping and spreading.
49 percent or less oil products should be used only for spreading, topping and adding flavor to recipes that already contain a significant amount of moisture (e.g., macaroni stuffing mixes, pasta dishes). and cheese). They are not designed for baking and frying.
Keep in mind this There is one "rule of thumb" to keep in mind when selecting a margarine for cooking or baking:

The higher the oil content, the more fat there is in the product. While fat does add calories, it contributes texture and browning properties to foods.

The lower the oil content, the less fat there is in the product. This is critical to know when sautéing or baking, since products with the lower amount of fat do not perform in the same way as regular margarine.

Answer 2

If you are substituting margarine for butter and the recipe calls for unsalted (as in most baking) than you need to use unsalted margarine. If you are having trouble finding it, check the Kosher section of your supermarket.

Answer 3

Oh..u must...muST...MUST use butter. Cookies tastes horrible with margarine.. Actually salted or unsalted doesnt matter cause if the recipe calls for unsalted butter, they always also ask u to add salt later in the recipe. So if u just use salted butter u dont need to add anymore salt. Recipes for cookies always call for salt cause it gives a nice balance..

Answer 4

Use the butter, it tastes better even though butter isn't exactly great for your health (anything in moderation)

Margarine is 1 molecule away from being plastic and I don't eat plastic.

Answer 5

Margarine has salt, butter tastes better.