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Butter or margarine for solid, I use oil in mine. About 1/4 cup of oil for 2 cups flour.
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Lard is also an appropriate solid fat for making biscuits. Oil will produce biscuits with a noticeably different texture than those made with solid fats. However, when nutrition is a key consideration, biscuits made with oil, including olive oil, are perfectly acceptable quick breads.
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Can you freeze crisco shortening Should it be kept in the fridge after opening How long a shelf life does it have?
Yes, you can freeze Crisco shortening to extend its shelf life, but it's not necessary. After opening, it’s best to store it in a cool, dry place rather than the fridge, as refrigeration can affect its texture. Crisco shortening typically has a shelf life of about 2 years when unopened and around 1 year after opening, if stored properly. Always check for off odors or changes in color before use.
How much crisco shortening do I use in place of lard say i want to use 4ozs of lard I don't have any cups what Americans use for weight?
4 oz
Can you use shortening to make chocolate chip cookies?
Yes, you can use shortening in place of butter to make chocolate chip cookies. Shortening will result in cookies that have a slightly different texture than those made with butter, but they will still be delicious. Make sure to use a shortening that is labeled as suitable for baking.
Can you substitute margarine for shortening in a muesli slice recipe?
Margarine is shortening and can be used in place of butter or other shortenings in baking, though the flavour won't be the same. In many recipes some feel the best results in texture and flavour are obtained by using butter or half-and-half butter and lard.
Can you use a substitute for butter flavoring?
Yes you can. You can use any flavor you wish but sometimes you probably should just use the flavoring suggesting but it's totally up to you. That's what wee do when we make frosting for my cakes. I am a cake decorator and we substitute flavors depending on the flavor of the cake.
Which nondairy product can be substituted for butter while baking?
A common nondairy ingredient to use in cookie recipes in place of butter is shortening. It will change the texture of the cookie, usually cookies with shortening will be a little chewier than cookies with butter.
Why would your Crisco shortening smell weird?
If Crisco shortening smells weird, it could be due to it being expired or exposed to high temperatures, causing it to go rancid. It's important to check the expiration date and store it in a cool, dark place to maintain its freshness. If the smell is strong or off-putting, it's best to discard it and replace it with a new container.
Can margerine be used in place of shortening in a cookie recipe?
Of course you can make cookies with margarine instead of shortening, I do it with all my cookies. When you use margarine you don't need to grease your baking pans, and I think the cookies come out more tasty.
When an old receipe calls for shortening what can be used instead?
In some recipes, oil works well in place of shortening. If a solid fat is needed, lard or schmaltz (chicken fat) will work.
Can you use crisco to make brownies?
Yes, melted and cooled Crisco can be used in place of vegetable oil.
What can you use in place of vegetable shortening?
You can use Butter, Margarine, or Lard. These will give you about the same result as using vegetable shortening. Vegetable shortening is pure fat so lard will be a good substitute, butter and margarine have water in them you will need to use a little more and if used in baking they won't produce a crust that is as flaky as shortening would. If you are looking for a healthier/low fat substitution try googleing food substitutions for vegetable shortening. Using certain fruits like apple sauce, bananas and many others as a substitution can work but a very very lesser degree.Clarification:Using butter, margarine or lard will not generally give the same results as using shortening. Shortening is made from hydrogenated vegetable oil, such as soybean oil, butter is made from cream, and margarine is made from various fats and liquids.In some recipes that call for butter or shortening, you can use margarine, but since margarine has a higher water content than butter or shortening, it's not a good idea to use margarine in foods that require a crisp, flaky texture, such as pie crust.
How much solid crisco do you need to equal one cup of crisco oil?
All you need to do for any solid is place it in enough water to displace the amount needed. For example, place the solid crisco in one cup of water in a two cup measuring cup, add the solid crisco until it hits the two cup line and you have a cup of solid crisco.
