Sunflower oil is a healthy cooking oil that is composed of 79 percent monounsaturated fat, 7 percent polyunsaturated fat and 14 percent saturated fat, which is almost the same composition as extra-virgin olive oil. In moderation, unsaturated fats can lower your risk of developing heart disease. Baking is one way to add sunflower oil to your diet. Sunflower oil has a high smoke point, which is the temperature past which an oil becomes unhealthy to consume. Because of the high smoke point, sunflower oil is suited for high-temperature baking. Sunflower oil has a mild flavor which will complement baked goods, unlike stronger oils like olive.
Step 1
Substitute sunflower oil for butter or shortening in cookie, cake or brownie recipes. Oil can create a different, denser consistency, but you can correct that by using three parts of oil in place of every four parts of solid fat like butter or shortening. Also, if you add additional sugar and eggs, you will achieve a fluffier texture.
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