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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.
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.
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.
Is vegetable oil shortening?
No
What elements make up shortening?
Shortening, such as Crisco, is made from vegetable oil.
How much vegetable oil instead of shortening when baking cookies?
For most cookies you can't use oil in place of shortening.
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 you use shortening instead of oil in cake mix?
You could substitute shortening for oil in a cake mix, but it is not recommended. The resulting cake made with shortening will have a noticeably different texture and mouthfeel. Yes you Can. Shortening.. or Hydrogenated Oil is basically poison anyways.
What is a High Ratio Cake?
A high-ratio (hi-ratio) cake is one that has a high ratio of sugar and liquid (usually eggs) to flour. High ratio cakes require a special shortening (called emulsified shortening) containing emulsifying agents to allow the mixture to hold such high amounts of sugar and liquids. Generally speaking, the process of making a high ratio cake includes blending your flour with emulsified shortening, then adding the liquids.
Can canola oil be used as a substitute for solid vegetable shortening in a cake?
Yes, in some cake recipes, canola oil can be substituted for shortening.
What type of triglyceride would this of substance be vegetable oil butter shortening?
Vegetable oil is unsaturated. Butter is saturated. Im not sure about shortening.
