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Can oil be substituted for shortening?

Updated: 8/17/2019
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Depends on the recipe.

If this is a baking recipe then probably not.

In a pinch you can usually use softened, (left at room temp for at least 3 hours) unsalted butter.NOT MARGARINE.

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