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shortening helps make scones light, fluffy and flaky.
Google subsitutes for shortening to see if there is one. butter will probably be listed as one. if you're looking to lighten up the recipe and omit shortening, try a whipped butter. same effect, not so heavy & less calories.
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What alternatives can I use instead of shortening in my recipe?
Butter, margarine, or vegetable oil can be used as alternatives to shortening in your recipe.
How much butter is needed to substitute for shortening in bread recipe?
Use the same amount of butter as you would shortening. In bread, a tablespoon of butter can be used instead of a tablespoon of shortening. The same amount of canola oil is even healthier.
Would the cookies taste different if you used shortening instead of butter?
Without a doubt. Always use butter
Can butter be used instead of shortening in oatmeal banana cookies?
Yes, in fact, that is what I use.
What can be used instead of oil?
butter or PAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What can you replace shortening with in a recipe?
Butter or lard can be used instead of shortening in cakes. Some types of neutral-tasting oils, such as vegetable oil or canola oil, can be used in many cake recipes.
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.
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.
What is the difference between Crisco brand butter shortening and Crisco brand shortening?
Crisco brand butter shortening contains butter flavor, while regular Crisco brand shortening does not. This gives the butter shortening a buttery taste that the regular shortening lacks. Both can be used interchangeably in recipes that call for shortening.
What is animal shortening?
Butter It can be lard from a pig, which can be used as butter.
How much butter should you use instead of butter extract?
Butter is not a substitute for butter extract. Butter extract is a fat-free flavoring used when for some reason butter cannot be used. When butter is used, it should replace the fat in the recipe - shortening, oil or lard - and the butter extract will not be needed.
What can you substitute for shortening in a recipe?
Butter or margarine can be used as a substitute for shortening in a recipe.
