Can Powdered Butter be Used in Baking?

[GoodyBrook]

I want to get some Powdered Butter for long term storage, but I want to be able to use it in baking.  The product information I've come across indicates that it shouldn't be used in heated applications.  I gather that they're saying not to bake with it, but can anyone tell me if they've had success with using Powdered Butter in Baking?

[moneysaver6]

I use it for my magic mix and for my pancake mix.  Both of those end up being heated so...???  I've not had any problems using it for those purposes.  Those are the ONLY things I use it for, though.  I wanted both of those to be shelf-stable & to only require the addition of water.  Butter powder allowed me that.

[GoodyBrook]

Quoting moneysaver6:

I use it for my magic mix and for my pancake mix.  Both of those end up being heated so...???  I've not had any problems using it for those purposes.  Those are the ONLY things I use it for, though.  I wanted both of those to be shelf-stable & to only require the addition of water.  Butter powder allowed me that.

Thanks.  I couldn't understand why it couldn't be used for cooking.  You've set my mind at ease...

[kimmykim]

I plan on using mine for baking, I haven't tried yet though.

[Melodee0119]

Quoting kimmykim:

I plan on using mine for baking, I haven't tried yet though.

This ismy thoughts. Also i cant imagine it would be all that great just as a spread. Most lng term food stirage tastes better mixed into things

[moneysaver6]

It's not.

Quoting Melodee0119:

 Also i cant imagine it would be all that great just as a spread.

[GoodyBrook]

Would Powdered Shortening or Powdered Butter be better in baking? I rarely use shortening in my baking (opting instead for oil, butter, or yogurt). Plus it seems that the Powdered Butter MIGHT have a nicer taste... Does anyone prefer one over the other?

[moneysaver6]

We only buy butter powder despite its shorter shelf-life because it's soy-free (at least the one we get is).  I've yet to find a shortening powder that doesn't have soy or other additives that we don't want.

Quoting GoodyBrook:

Would Powdered Shortening or Powdered Butter be better in baking? I rarely use shortening in my baking (opting instead for oil, butter, or yogurt). Plus it seems that the Powdered Butter MIGHT have a nicer taste... Does anyone prefer one over the other?

[Daylilyangel]

Yes you can use it for baking. I have used it for baking mostly. I don't like powdered butter reconstituted and used like butter but it is perfect for baking in recipes!

[vbway]

I was wondering the same thing. Thanks for posting the question : )

[teekaroo]

I just learned that you can use beans in place of the oils in baked goods.  You smash up the cooked beans and add water to make it shortening-like consistency and use it instead.  Crazy, huh?

I've never used powdered butter, but it's something I'm interested in.