Is it better to use butter instead of shortening?
What can I use as a substitute for shortening when cooking?
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What can you use as a replacement for shortening?
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Question by theroc (16)
I have a recipie that calls for shortening and I have no idea what it is.
Answer by Binome (1975)
Shortening is a semisolid fat or lard. Some people refer to it via the genericized trademark of "Crisco," which is a brand of vegetable shortening.
Answer by georgiagirl (261)
its vegatable oil in a creamy form. its comes in a can and can be found on the cooking oil isle. the best shortening i have found is crisco.
Answer by NTKuan32 (131)
In baking, bread or any type of cooking, shortening usually means to lard or crisco in solid form. Basically it's a term for "fat".
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