Shortening

What is shortening? And how to use it in your baking recipe? Can butter, margarine, lard, oil be used to replace shortening in a recipe?

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.

In this guide, I dive into what shortening is in baking, how to use it, and how it can help you make the most tender and voluminous desserts!

Have you ever wondered about the difference between butter and shortening and when to use each one? Today we're exploring shortening vs. butter and the differences that make them so great.

Shortening is a necessity in baking, but it can be a PAIN to measure! Here are some tips and tricks for measuring shortening easily and neatly. #sugarhero #shortening #measuring #kitchenhacks #kitchentips via @sugarhero

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

Shortening is a type of fat normally used for baking or cooking. It is made from different types of oils and has low water content

Uncover the differences between butter and shortening in baking. Learn how to make the right choice for your recipes.

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A lard soap recipe, in addition to containing a significant quantity of lard, should also contain complementary fats to bolster bubbles and skin conditioning properties.

Here's a simple method to make clarified butter, which is spoil-resistant and has a higher smoke point than regular butter.

Shortening Frosting recipe: Try this Shortening Frosting recipe, or contribute your own.

Shortening: it’s not just the white stuff in the blue package in the baking aisle. It’s any fat that prevents long gluten strands in doughs. Learn how it works and when to use it.

One thing I dislike about baking is measuring sticky items like shortening and peanut butter. Actually I don’t mind the measuring, it is the clean-up I don’t care for. Here is an easy solution my mom taught me years ago. Take a glass measuring cup and fill it to the 1 cup line. Then add […]

using shortening. This is a real time saver because you don't have to cram the shortening into a measuring cup, plus it saves you the hassle of washing the greasy cups!

Shortening is a fat that’s crucial for achieving the right texture in pastries. But what is shortening? And are there any good substitutes if we can’t find it in our nearest supermarket? Learn more about this ingredient: how to cook with it, and how you can replace other fats if you don’t have shortening on hand.

Commonly used in baked goods, shortening is high in trans fats and saturated fats. It comes handy and is easily available in kitchen ingredients.

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