Can I substitute something for vegetable shortening?

Question

I don't have any, if a recipe calls for a 1/4 cup can I use anything as a substitute?

Answer 1

You can use butter or margarine in place of vegetable shortening when it calls for 1/4 cup. It may change the flavor and texture a little depending on what you are making but it will be OK. Butter and margarine works great in cookies and cakes. It changes the texture of a pie crust from what vegetable shortening would do but it still works. If you are going to fry something in it then butter and margarine will burn too quickly if you are going to deep-fry.

Answer 2

Yep, butter or margarine works just as well however your recipe may taste and or look a little different than normal.

Answer 3

stick margarine works well as a sub, soft tub stuff does not

Answer 4

yes you can either use canola oil or olive oil both are healthier than veg oil and less fat.

Answer 5

margarine, butter, oil, olive oil, applesauce if it is for baking..........

Answer 6

lard, butter