Can I substitute salted for unsalted butter in chocolate fudge?
My recipe calls for unsalted butter but I only have salted butter on hand. Will this be a problem in the taste or consistency of my fudge?
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Provided the butter is not too salty, it should not affect the consistency or setting, but it will add an extra flavour dimension to the fudge. I don't know what ratios you will be using, but salt and sometimes chilli is added to chocolate to add extra flavour. Personally, I would not find a little bit of salt to balance out the sweetness unpleasant, but that would very much depend on the amount in the butter. Too much would be overpowering.
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If you want (or if you have to) you can substitute salted for unsalted butter in this recipe, but your fudge may end up with a noticeably saltier flavor.What happens if I use salted butter in fudge?
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You can use salted butter instead of unsalted butter if that's all you've got, especially if you're making something simple like cookies where the chemistry of adding salt in a specific amount and at a certain time won't terribly affect the outcome, unlike bread.Does it matter if you use salted butter instead of unsalted?
Both salted butter and unsalted butter can be used interchangeably in any recipe, but if the recipe calls specifically for unsalted butter, it's probably because the recipe has been tested with it and it's the preferred butter for that particular recipe.Salted vs Unsalted Butter | Baking Tips
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If you are making it at home and in a "small amount" it's okay to use salted butter and will not affect the taste. I often use salted butter at home in my sweet recipes because I think a pinch of salt enhances flavour.
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