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Shortening
What is shortening? What can I replace it with in my cooking and baking? And is it a natural ingredient, like is it full of artificial flavorings?
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u can use any type of oil to replace it
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CRISCO is shortening. it is made of vegetable Oil. Shortening is hydrogenated. THey add something to make it hard at room temperature. (Not Healthy) Depending on what you are making, you can substitute shortening with any liquid vegetable oil. Corn Oil, Canola Oil Olive Oil. But shortening is required for cake frosting, when you are going to decorate it. The stiffness allows you to make the decorations, and for pie crust.( Just can't make decent pie crust without shortening.) Really it depends on the recipie.
Michele
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