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Can you use melted shortening instead of oil for baking brownies?
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∙ 12y ago
You can but you are going to have a slightly different texture.
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Why is fat usually called shortening in the baking industry?
Shortening sounds better than fat fat is from animals shortening is from vegetables as corn. If fat melted we would all be standing in a puddle
Can you use shortening instead of vegetable oil in zucchini bread?
Yes, melted shortening can replace vegetable oil in zucchini bread, although shortening is not a healthy choice.
What can you substitue for butter flavored shortening?
I normally replace with half shortening and half butter. It works fine.
Can crisco be use for vegetable oil in baking?
You can safely substitute liquid oil for solid shortening in baking ONLY if the recipe calls for the shortening to be melted first. You can substitute butter or margarine for shortening ( 1 cup + 2 Tbsp for each cup of shortening). You can also substitute 1/2 cup applesauce or prune puree for each cup of shortening.
Is there a substitute for vegetable oil in Betty Crocker brownies?
You might be able to use shortening and melt it down ...you may want to not cook it as long though it hardens faster if you cook it the same time.
Can vegetable oil be substituted for melted shortening?
It depends on the recipe. Shortening becomes solid at room temperature while vegetable oil does not. So vegetable oil may be substituted for melted shortening only in recipes that do not depend on shortening becoming solid for texture when cooled.
what will melted shortening do in cookie recipes?
several things including: being a binding agent for ingredients, adding moisture during the baking process and maintaining a creamy smooth and flavorful mouth feel in the final product.
Can you melt shortening as a substitute for vegetable oil?
For most things. Let it cool and the finished product will be slightly heavier with shortening.
What can you use instead of oil for baking?
Try melted butter. Or to reduce fat, some recipes for baked goods will work well using applesauce as a substitute for the oils.
Can you use crisco to make brownies?
Yes, melted and cooled Crisco can be used in place of vegetable oil.
Can you substitute Crisco for oil?
You can use butter instead, although you really won't get the same texture as you'd get using Crisco. Oil does not work in Irish Soda Bread. You could try searching for an Irish Soda Bread recipe that doesn't include Crisco.
What happens if you use half as much oil in your brownies?
They will be very dry and unpleasant, but, you can substitute unsweetened applesauce for oil or butter in brownies. A tasty, healthier solution to your problem.
