It is most likely to be shortening which has been allowed to warm to room temperature, so that it becomes softer. (This is what "softened butter" is, so I assume it means the same thing for shortening).
Shortening used for icing needs to be removed from the refrigerator and softened, not melted. This is typically done by removing it from the refrigerator several hours before mixing the icing.
For most things. Let it cool and the finished product will be slightly heavier with shortening.
Yes, you can. The ratio is the same. However, make sure that you let the butter sit out so that it is softened (room temperature).
Depends on the recipe. If this is a baking recipe then probably not. In a pinch you can usually use softened, (left at room temp for at least 3 hours) unsalted butter.NOT MARGARINE.
SHORTENING BREAD4 c. all purpose flour, sifted 1 c. light brown sugar 2 c. shortening, softened Combine flour and sugar in large mixing bowl work in shortening with a pastry blender. Place dough on a bread board and pat to a half-inch thickness. Cut into 2 to 3 dozen bars and bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
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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.
A shortening of distributor.Sometimes a shortening of distribution.
A moisturiser will soften your skin and make it glow.I added water to soften the mixture.If you give her flowers, she may soften her heart towards you.Soften means to make or become less hard/to make or become less severe. .
Butter is the best replacement for shortening.
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Shortening is fat.