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What can you substitue for butter flavored shortening?
I normally replace with half shortening and half butter. It works fine.
Why use shortening in cake recipes?
shortening can be used for cookies because you don't have to put it in the freezer like butter. but you can use butter or vegetable oil to replace shortening but you will have to wait.
Can you replace butter in pineapple upside down cake with butter flavored Crisco shortening?
Yes, you can replace butter with butter-flavored Crisco shortening in a pineapple upside-down cake. The texture may be slightly different, as shortening can create a lighter crumb, but the flavor will still be pleasant due to the butter flavoring. Just use the same amount of shortening as the butter called for in the recipe. Adjust baking times if necessary, as cakes made with shortening can sometimes bake faster.
When using butter instead of shortening do you still use the same amount of butter as shortening?
Yes, you would only make changes if substituting shortening for butter, in which case you would add 6 teaspoons of water to the 1 cup of shortening to replace the 1 cup of butter.
When baking is shortening the same as butter?
In most cases, yes, shortening can replace butter without additional adjustments. But shortening will not give the same taste as butter, so additional flavorings may be needed. In some very sensitive cakes and pastries, the difference in water content might effect the results. Butter has slightly more water content than shortening.
Can you substitute applesauce for margarine in cheesecake?
Margarine, like butter, is a shortening agent; applesauce won't replace margarine in recipes calling for shortening.
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 other word could replace the word butter or margarine?
Ghee, oil, oleo, shortening are the other words which could replace the word butter or margarine.
Can you substitute butter for shortening in this recipe?
Yes, you can substitute butter for shortening in this recipe.
If a recipe calls for butter flavored shortening can you use regular white shortening?
Yes, but the flavor will be altered and not have the butter flavor from the butter flavored shortening
What are the advantages of using butter and using shortening in butter creme icings?
The advantages of using butter and using shortening in butter creme icings include butter's good taste, and the shortening in butter seals the moisture in the cake.
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.
