Oils for baking

[Jovin]

I wonder if I can use extra virgin olive oil in baking whenever it calls for a vegetable oil. I'm not sure about this and would like advice, please. I'm not cooking or baking much anymore and I am trying to avoid having ingredients around that I don't really need.

Thanks,
Jovin

 

[Andy M.]

You may not like the olive oil flavor in your baked goods. Typically, it's better to use neutral flavored oils for baking. Consider corn or vegetable oils.

 

[Jovin]

Thank you. I thought as much. I appreciate your experienced advice.

Jovin

 

[Cooking Goddess]

Jovan, I keep Bertolli Extra Light Tasting Olive Oil on hand for baking. It's a refined olive oil, no discernible olive flavor, and takes to heat well. I save my good EVOO for when I want nice finishing olive oil, or to use in salad dressing. I've used the Bertolli Extra Light for baking muffins and it works great - for sautes, too.

 

[Jovin]

Wow! Thanks for that information. I went out and bought some vegetable oil today but maybe I'll just return it and pick up some Bertoli.

Thanks so much.