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Can you use butter instead of shortening in a black forest cake when the recipe calls for both butter and shortening?
Yes, might taste a little different but still delicious!
What can be used instead of eggs or butter in a cookie recipe?
In many things you can use margarine, lard, or shortening instead of butter, or a combination of any of them. I actually use 1/3 butter, 1/3 shortening, and 1/3 lard for the fat in my homemade pie crust, which gives excellent results. Just keep in mind that margarine has a higher water content than butter, so depending on what you are baking, the results may be just a little different than with butter.
Can you use shortening to make chocolate chip cookies?
Yes, you can use shortening in place of butter to make chocolate chip cookies. Shortening will result in cookies that have a slightly different texture than those made with butter, but they will still be delicious. Make sure to use a shortening that is labeled as suitable for baking.
Can you replace shorting with butter in pound cake recipe?
Yes, butter can be substituted for shortening in most recipes. The resulting product will have more intense flavor, but may be a bit flatter or thinner. When using salted butter, one should also reduce the additional salt called for in the recipe.
Why is all butter shortbread not made entirely of butter?
Because butter is the only fat in it (no margarine, no vegetable shortening, no oil). It still needs flour and sugar to be called shortbread, otherwise it would just be called . . . butter.
Can you use butter for dumplings if the recipe call for of solid shortening?
Butter has a lower melting point so it is going to spread more in the dumpling and they may be a little looser, but should still be alright.
How can I make chocolate chip cookies using oil instead of butter?
To make chocolate chip cookies using oil instead of butter, simply substitute an equal amount of oil for the butter called for in the recipe. Mix the oil with the other ingredients as usual and bake the cookies according to the recipe instructions. Oil may result in a slightly different texture compared to butter, but the cookies will still be delicious.
What if you have no vegetable oil to use in brownies?
Nothing much. It turns a slightly weird colour, but still tastes exactly the same, so don't worry!
What are the uses of shortening in baking?
In bread, shortening coats the starch molecules, which slows down staling after the bread is cooled. Shortening can also be used to lubricate the baking pans. In cakes, shortening helps prevent too much gluten formation, which gives a softer, lighter cake. Shortening also helps incorporate air bubbles into the cake to help with rising.
When should one use lard instead of butter in a recipe?
While generally not as healthy as butter or vegetable shortening, lard is still the best for baking recipes where the desired result is a flaky texture due to the way the fats in lard react with the proteins in flour. The difference is especially noticeable in pie crusts and some pastries, as well as biscuit recipes.
How much Lard do you need to make yeast bread?
Lard is not needed to make yeast bread. You can make excellent bread with just yeast, flour, water, and salt for flavoring. If your recipe calls for shortening or butter, substitute the same amount of lard for each. (Except for brushing the tops of the dough; butter or egg wash still works best for that.)
Can you use oil for shortcrust pastry?
The crust is still crisp, but it lacks the flakiness you get from bits of solid fat and the rich taste of butter. If a recipe calls for solid butter, I would recommend shortening or margarine as a substitute because solid fats have a different composition than liquid fats in baking.
