every time it says "shortening" in a recipe can it be switched with something else?

Question

I heard shortening is really bad for the health... can I switch it in the recipes I find with something else?

Do I have to use the butter or whatever in the same amount it says for the shortening?

Answer 1

You could substitute butter or margarine in most recipes, but some recipes can use vegetable oil or applesauce. There isn't anything I can suggest for "every" time to replace Crisco. I still use Crisco in certain recipes (like pie crust) because I prefer the results - I just don't eat as much pie as in the past.

Use the same amount of butter as shortening.

Answer 2

You have to use something, it is a good hobby and expensive at times to convert recipes. But remember if the recipe calls for shortening than it is a solid so you must use a solid to replace it Example: 1 c .shortening would = 1 c. balance margarine, also it the recipe calls for butter, you can use margarine or part applesauce. Experiment, it is a lot of fun, and very knowledgeable.

Answer 3

It depends on the recipe. In some cases shortening may be called for because butter or any other fat may burn. I only use shortening for pie crust or to fry chicken, which I don't do very often. What type of recipe were you wondering about?

Answer 4

If you're looking for a non-fat fat replacement, good luck. Shortening, butter, and hard margarine are used to help a baked good retain its texture. You need the fat to separate the carbohydrate bits so they won't clump together into one inedible mass.

You can use trans-fat free shortening if you want vegetable-based fats, butter (your result might not be as fluffy, and have a richer flavor), or margarine (made from vegetable fats, but has as much saturated fat as butter). My suggestion: switch to the trans-fat free shortening and cut your portion size of your finished result.

Answer 5

It really depends on the recipe. In a lot of cases, you can use butter. (or margarine) But you may get results your not happy with. (experiment, I have and butter has about the same consistency)

Answer 6

There are veggie shortenings on the market now. Sure butter can be used. If you are baking you must be careful on making changes if it's cooking not so much.

Answer 7

yes you can, with butter, margarine, or Lard. criscos measurments are different than that of butter, so read the shortening box and figure the difference.

Answer 8

In most cases butter or margarine will substitute.

Answer 9

butter

Answer 10

You could use lard, butter or margarine.