Technically, shortening is any type of fat used for baking that is solid at room temperature. The shortening available at grocery stores is usually made of hydrogenated vegetable oils. It's called ...

Vegetable shortening is one of those old-fashioned ingredients that you might not reach for too often—until it's time to make pie! Ree Drummond's favorite pie crust recipe uses shortening, as do many ...

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When people think about shortening, their mind goes straight to Crisco. That iconic white tub has been a baking staple for decades, but shortening doesn't have to mean Crisco specifically. By ...

You have a big choice each time you cook or bake: which fat will you use? So far, we’ve poured out all of the need-to-know info about various types of oils, dished up the difference between margarine ...

Q: I would like to substitute liquid oil for solid shortening in my cake recipe to make it more healthy. I wondered if it is a one-to-one substitution or another proportion. A: Substituting oil for ...