Shortening substitute

If you've ever wondered, "If a baking recipe calls for shortening, can I use butter or margarine instead?" you're not alone. Shortening and butter substitute questions come up all the time. Here's our best advice. #bakingsubstitutes #shorteningsubstitute #howtosubstituteshortening #bhg

These substitutes for shortening are easy while still creating light, fluffy dishes without compromising great taste and texture.

Find out how to substitute butter for shortening in your favorite baked goods, and what differences to expect, according to the BHG Test Kitchen.

Discover the best shortening substitute for your baking needs with our helpful guide. Explore healthier options, vegan alternatives and more.

Discover the best shortening substitute for your baking needs with our helpful guide. Explore healthier options, vegan alternatives and more.

While most persons wouldn’t exactly think of a substitute for shortening, well, because shortening is awesome, what happens when you run out of this awesome fat? Stop cooking and find something else to make? Or pause your cooking and run to the closest grocery store to get some? No, you don’t have to do any of that because there are shortening substitutes right there in your kitchen. There’s no way you wouldn’t have at least two of these substitutes available…Except you don’t have a kitchen.

You might not hear about it all of the time, but shortening is a key component in baking. Learn all you need to know about this vital baking necessity.

Butter vs Shortening, which is BETTER? The exact differences simply explained (video included) with side-by-side comparisons in cookies, biscuits, and pies.

Yes, oil can be substituted for shortening in most recipes. However, the texture and flavor of the final product may be slightly different. When using oil as a substitute, use ¾ cup of oil for every 1 cup of shortening called for in the recipe and adjust the amount of liquid as necessary. Also, keep in mind that while shortening is solid at room temperature, oil is liquid, so the texture of the final product may be slightly different if a solid fat is required for the recipe.

From butter to bacon grease, these shortening substitutes will save your weekend baking project.