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Shortening didn't come about until the 20th century, lard was used in place of shortening because it was what was on hand. When making things like biscuits and cornbreads country cooks often used bacon drippings (grease saved from cooking bacon).
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What can you use instead of suet pastry?
Make the pastry using shortening, instead of lard.
Why is the term shortening often used instead of fat?
LARD
Can you substitute oil for shortening on pie crust?
No, pie crust is one of the things that has to use a solid shortening.
Can you use margarine instead of shortening in sour cream sugar cookies?
yes you can use margarine, but a better replacement would be lard.
Can you use shortening in place of lard?
No. Lard is animal fat and shortening is vegetable oil that has been hydrogenated.
Can you use shortening instead of butter for a cake?
Yes, for one cup of shortening use one cup of butter.
What can be used instead of oil?
butter or PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Can you use butter instead of lard for tortillas?
You could probably substitute a solid white shortening such as Crisco for lard, although I would be concerned about unhealthy aspects of partially hydrogenated oil.
What can you use instead of icing sugar in cheesecake?
You can use margarine. In a real pinch, you can use shortening or lard, but like butter and margarine, they need to be "fluffed up" in order to be of a pleasant consistency.
Can shortening be used in place of lard?
usually, yes. In fact, lard really makes some pastries taste so much better. However, lard is animal fat and therefore, not healthy. If you use it rarely, then enjoy the better taste, but if you cook with it routinely, switch to shortening.
What could you use instead shortening?
You can use butter, lard, cooking spray or stick margarine as a substitute. Depending on the recipe, you could also use either apple sauce or prune puree.
What is the ratio for shortening in stead of lard when making bread?
Shortening is the same as lard, so the ratio is 1:1.
