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For most things. Let it cool and the finished product will be slightly heavier with shortening.

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Well, it depends on what you are making. Some require the butter to be melted and some just require the butter to be softened but not melted.

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Q: Can you melt shortening as a substitute for vegetable oil?
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Can Crisco lard substitute for vegetable shortening?

Yes, you can melt shortening and use in a cake recipe. It will change the texture and possibly add heaviness to the cake, but it will still be good.


Can you substitute shortening for oil?

Yes, just melt the shortening and let it cool before adding it to the batter.


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.


What is a vegetable shortening substitute?

It depends on what you are baking or cooking. Vegetable oil can substitute in some cases. Although it will change the characteristic of your end product because vegetable oil has less "shortening power" than vegetable shortening. Butter can substitute too but you would have to increase the volume and there is the risk of burning depending on what you are making. Lard can substitute too. Its really hard to give an answer that is good, safe without knowing what you are using the shortening for. If you are frying something it is another different matter too.


How much shortening would you substitute for 13 cup of vegetable oil?

You can't really sub the two items. The texture would be way off. If you really had to do it, melt the shortening and measure out 13 cups of liquid.


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.


Can you mix crisco shortening with vegetable oil for peanut butter cookies?

if a peanut butter recipe call for vegetable oil 1/3 cup and I only have 1/4 cup can I melt crisco shortening and add to the vegetable oil.


Can you replace shortening with vegetable oil in oatmeal cookie recipe?

Vegetable oil and butter are two types of shortening. All fats and oils are shortening, and can be substituted for each other, but this will affect the flavour and texture of the food, as some shortenings have stronger and different flavours, and also have different melting points.


Can you substitute vegetable oil with something else in baking?

In cakes: Increase the amount called for by 15% and use vegetable shortening or non-dairy margarine.


What are soft palm oils and hard palm oils?

Palm oil is considered a hard oil. You can substitute Lard, Tallow, Coconut oil, or Vegetable shortening.


Can you substitute melted shortening for vegetable oil in pancakes?

Yes, but trans fats and hydrogenated fats are really bad for you--watch out!!


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.