Crisco was formally introduced in June 1911 as crystallized cottonseed oil. They wanted the name of the company to be "Cryst" but due to religious views the company name was changed to Crisco. It was not until 1960 when the company Crisco first introduced vegetable oil to the world.
Yes, solid Crisco can be used. Not Crisco oil.
There are 1361 calories in one cup of Crisco. If you are baking and you want to cut the calories, use applesauce. There are only has 100 calories in one cup. So even if you only substitute half you will save yourself 680.5 calories. I just made banana nut bread and substituted the whole cup and it turned out good.
Butter is more natural than Crisco is.
A specially modified diesel can run on Crisco.
No, Crisco is made with vegitable fat but you can buy butter flavored Crisco.
As long as the can of Crisco is less dense than water it can
1 stick of Crisco equals 1 cup.
The melting point of Crisco is approximately 117 degrees Fahrenheit.
In the baking goods section of any decent grocery store.
Yes, melted and cooled Crisco can be used in place of vegetable oil.
1lb crisco equals 1 lb lard
You can use butter or margarine as a substitute for Crisco shortening in this recipe.