is pam considered vegetable shortening?

Question

im trying to back a pie crust

Answer 1

It rubs the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again.

Put the lotion in the ******* basket!

Answer 2

No. Pam is vegetable oil with additions to make it spray in a thin coat. Vegetable shortening is a solid fat, similar to butter. Solid white crisco is vegetable shortening.

You must use a solid shortening for a pie crust. It's essential that the solids layer between the flour, producing flakeyness when it cooks and melts. Vegetable shortening, butter and lard all work, though butter has a bit more water in it.

Answer 3

The two are not interchangable. If you are only using the Pam to spray the pan before putting the crust in, that's fine. But Pam shouldn't be used as a substitute for vegetable shortening in a recipe for a very long list of reasons. Taste, ingredients in Pam, and texture are at the top of the list. Best of luck with your baking.

Answer 4

Pam spray would not work in making a pie crust. You would need to buy a tub or stick form of what is actually called "vegetable shortening." Crisco is a popular brand.

Answer 5

No, though you can substitute lard or butter. PAM is an oil spray (it prevents items from sticking and provides a cooking medium for sauteeing). Shortening is a semi-solid fat that would need to be worked into your crust dough.

Answer 6

Vegetable shortening = Crisco (or store brand shortening)

Answer 7

It can be used to grease a pan, but never added to a pie crust.

Answer 8

There are many healthy fruits and vegetables. Fruit and vegetables like broccoli and green spinach contain calcium and are packed with fiber.

Answer 9

not in pie crust

Answer 10

not the spray! you need good old fashioned crisco