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Old 10-15-2009, 10:36 AM
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I have to make a large amount of Peanutbutter and chocolate fudge coming up, but im told i have to use margarine instead of butter .. is there any tricks to this or is it a staight convertion equal amounts margarine for butter?
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I have to make a large amount of Peanutbutter and chocolate fudge coming up, but im told i have to use margarine instead of butter .. is there any tricks to this or is it a staight convertion equal amounts margarine for butter?
Straight conversion.

If you're staying away from butter for kosher or severe allergy, make sure your margarine does not include diary products.

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I have to make a large amount of Peanutbutter and chocolate fudge coming up, but im told i have to use margarine instead of butter .. is there any tricks to this or is it a staight convertion equal amounts margarine for butter?
Depends , Margarines in the tubs are usually whipped and contain a higher amt. of H20.
Use block margarine if possible
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