Baking with Olive Oil

For moist and even-textured baked goods, substitute a mild-flavored olive oil in place of butter or margarine.  Olive oil adds a light, delicious taste to cakes, breads, and muffins.  To make the switch to olive oil, just use the baking conversion chart below:

Baking Conversions:

Butter/Margarine                                  Olive Oil

1 teaspoon                                           ¾ teaspoon

1 Tablespoon                                       2 ¼ teaspoons

2 Tablespoons                                      1 ½ Tablespoon

¼ Cup                                                  3 Tablespoons

1/3 Cup                                                1/3 Cup

½ Cup                                                  ¼ Cup + 2 Tablespoons

2/3 Cup                                                ½ Cup

¾ Cup                                                  ½ Cup + 1 Tablespoon

1 cup                                                    ¾ Cup

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