Find out how to substitute butter for shortening when you're in a baking pinch, with tips from the BHG Test Kitchen. Substitute butter for shortening at a 1:1 ratio but expect changes in texture due ...

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 ...

Dear Lisa: I'm trying to cut down on shortening and wonder whether there is a substitute when making pie pastry. Thanks. - Patricia Dear Patricia: An oil-based pastry is just the ticket for avoiding ...

Q: If an Irish soda bread recipe calls for shortening, can you use olive oil instead? Do you have a traditional Irish soda bread recipe that you can share? Thank you. -- Brenda M. A: I'm envious of ...

Staff members at The Washington Post Food to answer questions about all things edible. Q: I made oatmeal cookies, and they turned out hard and didn't spread. It has been awhile since I've made them, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Vegetable oil is a pantry staple that's as crucial to savory dishes ...

It’s baking season! From pie crusts to cut-out sugar cookies, it’s the time of year for all things sweet. Stock your pantry with essential ingredients like butter, shortening, eggs, vanilla extract, ...

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 ...