Can I use whole milk + butter instead of half-and-half?

Yes. Use 7/8 cup milk + 1 tbsp melted butter. Replicates fat content for baking. Won't behave the same in coffee foam.

Using Whole Milk + Butter Instead of Half-and-Half

Reviewed by the CupOrGram Editorial TeamSources: King Arthur Baking, USDA FoodData CentralMethodology

Ratio

7/8 cup milk + 1 tbsp melted butter

Good — works well with minor differences

Recipe Adjustment Notes

Replicates fat content for baking. Won't behave the same in coffee foam.

Measurement Variance Note

For 1 cup references, this ingredient can vary by about 6% across brands and measuring methods (227g-257g per cup). For the most reliable substitution result, measure by weight and test a half batch first.

How Whole Milk + Butter Compares for Half-and-Half

Quality rating: good. Replicates fat content for baking. Won't behave the same in coffee foam.

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