Out of shortening and need a quick fix? Whether you’re baking cookies, frying, or making flaky pie crusts, there are several easy and effective shortening substitutes that can save the day. In this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Crisco shortening on the grocery store shelf used for baking - MDV Edwards/Shutterstock When people think about shortening, their ...

Thu, July 21, 2016 at 11:59 AM UTC 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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ahead, get the skinny about this versatile, affordable cooking fat—and to discover the best (and worst) ways to use it.

Q: I have been looking for a home-made cake recipe. My mom-in-law found one for me, but it contains shortening. I was wondering if there is a substitute for shortening, like margarine or apple sauce?

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, ...