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What is the amount of crisco shortening to be substituted for 1 cup of vegetable oil?
You should avoid substituting oils for solid fats when baking cookies, cakes, and pastries. The result will be greasy and dense. You could try substituting 3 parts oil for every 4 parts solid fat. You should also consider increasing the amount of sugar and eggs in the recipe. Pie crusts made with oil aren't as flaky as those made with solid fat.)
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What is similar to lard and is healthier?
vegetable shortening (CRISCO)
What is crisco in baking?
Brand name for solid vegetable shortening.
What type of lipid is crisco?
Crisco is a vegetable shortening made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. It is primarily composed of triglycerides, which are a type of lipid.
Can you mix crisco shortening with vegetable oil for peanut butter cookies?
if a peanut butter recipe call for vegetable oil 1/3 cup and I only have 1/4 cup can I melt crisco shortening and add to the vegetable oil.
Is Crisco vegetable shortening okay to eat raw?
Absolutely, in fact, there are entire diets based solely off of crisco shortening. Crisco does not contain certain nutrients so vitamin pills are advised. Over consumption of crisco can lead to large fat deposits in the lower back.
Can Crisco lard substitute for vegetable shortening?
Yes, you can melt shortening and use in a cake recipe. It will change the texture and possibly add heaviness to the cake, but it will still be good.
Can you use butter instead of lard for tortillas?
You could probably substitute a solid white shortening such as Crisco for lard, although I would be concerned about unhealthy aspects of partially hydrogenated oil.
What is another name for baking shortening?
Another name for baking shortening is "vegetable shortening." It is a type of fat made from vegetable oils, commonly used in baking to create a tender texture in baked goods. Brands like Crisco are well-known examples of vegetable shortening.
How does shortening help bread rise?
shortening adds lipids or fats to tenderize the flour.
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 can be substituted for one cup shortening in a recipe?
It really depends on what you are cooking/baking, but often you can substitute a cup of butter for the shortening. Don't use margarine though, because it has some water content and would possibly affect the results. You could also try half butter and half lard, which should work well, also.
What can I use as a substitute for Crisco shortening in this recipe?
You can use butter or margarine as a substitute for Crisco shortening in this recipe.
