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What can you substitue for butter flavored shortening?
I normally replace with half shortening and half butter. It works fine.
Why use shortening in cake recipes?
shortening can be used for cookies because you don't have to put it in the freezer like butter. but you can use butter or vegetable oil to replace shortening but you will have to wait.
When using butter instead of shortening do you still use the same amount of butter as shortening?
Yes, you would only make changes if substituting shortening for butter, in which case you would add 6 teaspoons of water to the 1 cup of shortening to replace the 1 cup of butter.
When baking is shortening the same as butter?
In most cases, yes, shortening can replace butter without additional adjustments. But shortening will not give the same taste as butter, so additional flavorings may be needed. In some very sensitive cakes and pastries, the difference in water content might effect the results. Butter has slightly more water content than shortening.
Can you substitute applesauce for margarine in cheesecake?
Margarine, like butter, is a shortening agent; applesauce won't replace margarine in recipes calling for shortening.
What other word could replace the word butter or margarine?
Ghee, oil, oleo, shortening are the other words which could replace the word butter or margarine.
If a recipe calls for butter flavored shortening can you use regular white shortening?
Yes, but the flavor will be altered and not have the butter flavor from the butter flavored shortening
What are the advantages of using butter and using shortening in butter creme icings?
The advantages of using butter and using shortening in butter creme icings include butter's good taste, and the shortening in butter seals the moisture in the cake.
Can you replace shortening with vegetable oil in oatmeal cookie recipe?
Vegetable oil and butter are two types of shortening. All fats and oils are shortening, and can be substituted for each other, but this will affect the flavour and texture of the food, as some shortenings have stronger and different flavours, and also have different melting points.
How much butter should i substitute for 1 and a half cup shortening?
Yeah you can. Because you can replace oils for oils and fats for fats, and shortening is both, you can use butter as it is a fat. But since butter has about 15% water, you would have to use a tiny bit less butter or a tiny bit more of dry ingredients. :)
What can you replace shortening with in a recipe?
Butter or lard can be used instead of shortening in cakes. Some types of neutral-tasting oils, such as vegetable oil or canola oil, can be used in many cake recipes.
How much butter do you use if a recipe calls for a cup of shortening?
Butter is one type of shortening. Use a cup of butter.
