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Shortening and vegetable oil are not the same, although both are used in cooking and baking. Shortening is a solid fat, typically made from hydrogenated vegetable oils, which gives it a creamy texture and helps create flaky pastries. Vegetable oil, on the other hand, is a liquid fat derived from various plant sources and is commonly used for frying and sautéing. While they can sometimes be used interchangeably in recipes, the results may vary due to their different properties.
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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.
Is vegetable shortening and shortening the same?
Not all shortening is oil, but all oil (consumable oil, that is) is shortening. Shortening is another word for fat used in cooking, especially baking. The most common shortenings are butter and margarine and, to a lesser degree, Crisco. Other oils can be used, too. (And some low-fat recipes substitute apple sauce or prune butter for traditional fat-based shortenings.)
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.
Can you use shortening instead of cooking oil?
Yes, you can use shortening instead of cooking oil in many recipes, particularly for baking. However, keep in mind that shortening has a different texture and fat content, which might affect the final result. For frying or sautéing, shortening can work, but it may not provide the same flavor as oil. Adjustments may be needed for the best outcome in your dish.
Can I substitute coconut oil for shortening in this recipe?
Yes, you can substitute coconut oil for shortening in this recipe.
Can you substitute coconut oil for shortening in this recipe?
Yes, you can substitute coconut oil for shortening in this recipe.
Is vegetable oil shortening?
No
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.
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.
Can you substitute oil for shortening in a cake recipe?
Yes, but the results might not be the same. Liquid oil and solid shortening have slightly different properties. You might need to use slightly less oil for similar results, when "creaming" shortening the results do not work for oil, but this step would be dispensed with when using oil. Butter or lard, which shortening was designed to replace, will get the same results as shortening.
How much vegetable oil instead of shortening when baking cookies?
For most cookies you can't use oil in place of shortening.
What can you substitue for butter flavored shortening?
I normally replace with half shortening and half butter. It works fine.
