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Can you substitute shortening for butter in simple frosting recipe?
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∙ 12y ago
yes because the shortening is just like butter
1 cup of shortening is like 1 cup of butter
tell me how the frosting came out =)
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∙ 14y ago
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Can you substitute butter for shortening in a biscuit recipe and can the amount of butter equal the amount of shortening?
Yes and yes.
Buttercream frosting asks for butter and shortening have no shortening just use a lot of butter?
You can substitute an equal amount of butter for the shortening; just keep in mind that the frosting will be much less resistant to heat, so if your cake will be in a warm environment, you may end up with puddles of buttercream on the table! If your recipe doesn't already call for egg whites, I would add a tbsp of meringue powder (or one egg white) to the recipe, to help the buttercream crust a bit; this may help with the stability of the frosting.
How much butter is needed to substitute for shortening in bread recipe?
Use the same amount of butter as you would shortening. In bread, a tablespoon of butter can be used instead of a tablespoon of shortening. The same amount of canola oil is even healthier.
If you don't have any shortening but the recipe calls for both butter and shortening can you just use butter for both?
It depends on the recipe. Butter has a lower melting point than shortening. In frosting, this means would cause the frosting to loose body and become soft. Cookies would tend to spread a little further when baked. The is usually a reason for the shortening. Sometimes it doesn't matter, some times it does.
What is a vegetable shortening substitute for baking biscuits?
I always use butter. You may want to adjust the salt in the recipe if not using unsalted butter.
Can you use a substitute for butter flavoring?
Yes you can. You can use any flavor you wish but sometimes you probably should just use the flavoring suggesting but it's totally up to you. That's what wee do when we make frosting for my cakes. I am a cake decorator and we substitute flavors depending on the flavor of the cake.
What can you substitute for one quarter cup margarine or butter in a dumpling recipe?
Shortening or lard could be substituted without any major change in the recipe.
Can I Use oil instead of butter for frosting?
If a frosting recipe has butter in it, use the butter. Oil will change the consistency and not taste good.
Can substituting butter for high ratio shortening can cause curdling?
yes it will curdle. High Ratio Shortening contains emulsifiers that allow it to hold a large amount of liquid without curdling. do NOT substitute regular shortening or butter into a recipe that specifically says High ratio or emulsified shortening.
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
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.
What can be substituted for shortening in a fruitcake recipe?
Butter!
