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Butter provides better flavor, no question.
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When substituting butter for shortening is it the same amount?
it should be a little less, however, if you MUST substitute butter, you are better off to use margarine, you will find that it tastes better than shortening.
Why we using butter for cake?
Because butter tastes better than artificial shortening products.
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
Does butter work the same as shortening?
Because both butter and shortening are fats that are solid at room temperature, they work much the same in baked products. Advertisers promoting vegetable shortening do claim that products baked with shortening rise more or will have better appearance and texture. These claims may or may not be true. It is certain that butter produces a taste that most people prefer to the taste of 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 butter be used instead of shortening for frosting?
Yes, if by table spread you mean margarine. Butter will give a better flavour but margarine will be less fattening.
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 is the difference between using butter or shortening in frosting?
Butter will always taste better than shortening in frosting. However, butter will give the frosting a pale yellow tint, which can be a problem if a cake must be white or a pale pastel color. Butter also will melt at a lower temperature than shortening, causing the frosting to be less stable in warm weather.
What can you substitue for butter flavored shortening?
I normally replace with half shortening and half butter. It works fine.
Can you substitute butter for shortening in a biscuit recipe and can the amount of butter equal the amount of shortening?
Yes and yes.
Can you subsitute butter for shortening when making yeast rolls?
Yes, that would be just fine. A shortening agent can be any of various fats such as butter, lard, margarine, and so on. So, butter is shortening.
What is the best replacement for shortening?
Butter is the best replacement for shortening.
