Baking enthusiasts often wonder if butter can stand in for shortening, especially when the classic ingredients run low. Fear not, the Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has thoroughly tested using ...

Out of shortening and need a quick fix? Whether you’re baking cookies, frying, or making flaky pie crusts, there are several easy and effective shortening substitutes that can save the day. In this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crisco shortening on the grocery store shelf used for baking - MDV Edwards/Shutterstock When people think about shortening, their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ahead, get the skinny about this versatile, affordable cooking fat—and to discover the best (and worst) ways to use it.

Q: I have been looking for a home-made cake recipe. My mom-in-law found one for me, but it contains shortening. I was wondering if there is a substitute for shortening, like margarine or apple sauce?

Substitute butter for shortening at a 1:1 ratio but expect changes in texture due to butter's additional water content. Baked goods with butter tend to have a richer flavor and slightly different ...