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By
12/14/2009
Yes but be aware that it might slightly change the taste or texture depending on what you're cooking or baking. Here's the rule of thumb substitution:
1 cup shortening equals 1 cup butter minus 1/2 teaspoon salt from the recipe.
If you're asking for substitution for skillet type cooking please keep in mind that butter has a much lower burning point than shortening.
By
12/14/2009
I never use shortening in any of my baking for health reasons, because shortening is high in trans fats. I use olive oil and my sweet breads turn out fine (banana bread, pumpkin bread, date & nut loaf, etc). If using butter, I would suggest unsalted butter, or if using regular (salted) butter, reduce the salt in your recipe by 1/8 teaspoon.
When a recipe calls for shortening in cookies, bars, cake, etc., how do you know if they really mean shortening, as in Crisco, or if butter can be used?
By BonnieAlice
By redhatterb
01/21/2012
I don't know if Crisco still makes it, but for awhile they made butter flavored Crisco, and at that time I started substituting margarine for the Crisco, that way I only had to buy one product. I haven't done any baking for years unless I use mixes, and that isn't real often as I am a type 2 diabetic.
I am using gluten free Bisquick to make biscuits and it calls for 1/3 cup of shortening. Can I substitute butter or oil instead and if so what would be the equivalent measure?
Thank you for any info.
By Deanna G
By Deeli
07/13/2011
You can but it might change the density and flavor of many original recipes. Switching won't make a huge difference in most recipes but it can mean the difference between a moist or dry cake.
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