Here's what to do when a recipe calls for it but, whoops, you have none in stock.
Is vegetable shortening, like Crisco, bad for you?
For the answer to this question, you have to ask another question: How was shortening originally made? An oil, such as soybean gets hydrogenated, which turns it from a liquid into a solid. This chemical process creates trans fats—the consumption of which, according to the American Heart Association, “increases your risk of developing heart disease and stroke.”“Have you tried to substitute shortening with avocado? ... its especially great in cakes.
Absolutely. Coconut oil stands out from canola, vegetable, and its other oil relatives, because it’s naturally solid at room temperature . Substitute coconut oil instead of shortening by following a 1:1 ratio. And if you don’t want a noticeable coconut flavor or aroma, buy refined coconut oil.Margarine and butter can both be used as a substitute for shortening, though their moisture contents should be taken into consideration before making the swap.
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