ghee vs butter

[paniscus]

Does anyone know if you can use ghee basically the same way as butter??

I have lost my source for organic butter so I am thinking ordering some organic ghee to use instead. I know it will work just fine on toast or sauteing but I have never substituted it in baking before. For the life of me I can't think of all the ways I use butter....

[dogmom327]

I do. My children and I have recently learned we are intolerant of dairy (even butter) so ghee is our only option for a butter-like fat.

[texmati]

Ghee is made from butter. You just boil out the water and solids. In otherwords, you can order the organic butter, and make ghee from that when you need it. I have not heard of ghee being used much in baking. (I only use ghee in Indian dishes though. )

ETA-- I misunderstood your post. I would not use ghee in, lets say, making icing for a cake or cookies. different taste and consistancy.

[Koalamom]

Since we are dairy allergic, ghee is the only think we can have. I use it in place of butter. It does have a different flavor, mildly, but if it means no butter, I will gladly put up with it.

[Punchy Kaby]

I don't know how well it does with baking, it depends on how you like the flavor. It doesn't do well in a roux, I tried it when I ran out of butter and the sauce did not thicken until I added cream. I order Ghee from Vitacost, its a pretty good price and they have flat rate shipping.