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Brand name for solid vegetable shortening.

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What is an alternative crisco substitution in baking?

Crisco was initially, and still is, used as an alternative to regular shortenings such as butter and lard. A recipe calling for Crisco in baking should respond perfectly well to the use of identical quantities of butter, which will also give an excellent flavour.


What is a criscoed tin?

A baking pan that has been greased. Crisco shortening and a tin is I believe an English term for a baking pan.


Where can you buy butter flavored crisco?

In the baking goods section of any decent grocery store.


Can you get sick using outdated crisco with baking?

yes. for that matter you can get sick using fresh shortening. use butter.


Can you substitute Crisco for oil?

You can use butter instead, although you really won't get the same texture as you'd get using Crisco. Oil does not work in Irish Soda Bread. You could try searching for an Irish Soda Bread recipe that doesn't include Crisco.


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.


Can Crisco instead of lard for seasoning cast iron?

Yes, solid Crisco can be used. Not Crisco oil.


What can you use instead of crisco oil in baking brownies?

Butter or margarine can be used instead, adding a couple of extra tablespoons per cup of shortening called for in a recipe.


Can crisco be use for vegetable oil in baking?

You can safely substitute liquid oil for solid shortening in baking ONLY if the recipe calls for the shortening to be melted first. You can substitute butter or margarine for shortening ( 1 cup + 2 Tbsp for each cup of shortening). You can also substitute 1/2 cup applesauce or prune puree for each cup of shortening.


Why is butter healthier then crisco?

Butter is more natural than Crisco is.


Can a car run on crisco?

A specially modified diesel can run on Crisco.


What is crisco?

Crisco lists it's ingredients as hydrogenated cottonseed and soybean oils, mono- and diglycerides.Check out the wiki site http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisco for the whole story on how it was first invented by proctor and gamble as a cheaper substitute to animal fats for making candles. It was the first all vegetable oil shortening but it was intended for making candles. When electricity became widely available the demand for candles was reduced and that's when they decided to sell it as shortening... to eat.