HELP! Can I substitute something for oil in waffle recipe?

[babysparkler]

I promised the kids waffles for dinner and am out of veggie oil.

 

I have olive oil, peanut oil, butter and crisco... can I use any of these?

 

UPDATE: Well, I pulled out the peanut oil and it was WAY beyond expiration, so I chose to do melted crisco (since I rarely use it and wanted to use it up). It worked perfectly and the kids were thrilled! I added chopped up frozen blueberries, so if there was a different taste, they wouldn't have noticed :)

 

Thanks everyone!

Edited August 26, 2010 by babysparkler

[jentancalann]

have any applesauce? that would work.

[stephanie]

I've never substituted in waffles, but I use applesauce anytime I'm out of oil in cakes. It seems to make it even more moist. I'm no chef, but I don't see why the other oils wouldn't work? But you better wait for someone else to answer!

[Onceuponatime]

The peanut oil will work just the same as vegetable oil.

[blessed3x]

I have used applesauce in our waffles before...

Good luck!

[Mama_Rana]

I use olive oil in pretty much everything. My mom says she can taste the different, but I guess my palate isn't as discerning as hers. I could also see using peanut oil; I just ate a waffle spread with peanut butter.

[Daisy]

I'd use melted butter. I think it will taste the best. :D

[Belacqua]

I'd use melted butter. I think it will taste the best. :D

 

I second that. My go-to waffle recipe calls for melted butter (though as often as not I'm too lazy and end up using oil).

[DarlaS]

I'd use melted butter. I think it will taste the best. :D

 

:iagree:

 

I've done it--and it tastes awesome. :D

[bookfiend]

I'd use melted butter. I think it will taste the best. :D

 

A woman after my own heart! GO BUTTER:thumbup: (Also it will keep the same consistancy and help your waffles from sticking)

[Pretty in Pink]

I use applesauce in place of oil all the time in waffles.

[dcjlkplus3]

I use olive oil in waffles all the time, it's rare fro me to actually have vegetable oil.

[Teachin'Mine]

I'd use melted butter. I think it will taste the best. :D

 

:iagree: We never use oil for waffles, pancakes, or any baked goods - always melted butter. :)

[LuvToRead]

I just made waffles tonight with melted butter - Yummy. Can you really go wrong with butter?

[Ellie]

The peanut oil will work just the same as vegetable oil.

The olive oil will, as well. I use olive oil all the time.

[PygmyShrew]

have any applesauce? that would work.

:iagree:

 

I do this often

[LisaS]

Originally Posted by jentancalann

have any applesauce? that would work.

 

 

:iagree: definitely the most healthy option. But butter sounds way yummier!

[justamouse]

Butter. The Joy of Cooking says to use an ungodly amount of melted butter and more if you want even more delish waffles. They are right. Crisp on the outside and luscious on the inside. We make them every Sunday morning and by Friday morning (hee) I can't wait for Sunday morning. Then we've been taking the leftovers (or making extra) to make waffle icecream sandwiches for Sunday dessert.

[*Jessica*]

Can you replace the entire amount of oil with applesauce? I'm trying to get my kids away from cereal for breakfast, so we've been eating whole wheat waffles with peanut butter or fruit sauce. If I could replace all or most of the oil with applesauce I would be so happy!