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No. Butter is an emulsion of butterfat, water, air, and sometimes salt, churned from milk. Shortening is any fat that is solid at room temperature, not butter, and more typically related to margarine (a butter substitute prepared from beef fat). Shortening is prepared by allowing and limiting the bonding of hydrogen to fats. These fats can be vegetable or animal. Lard is the traditional form of shortening.

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No, butter and shortening are not the same. Butter is made from dairy and has a distinctive flavor, while shortening is typically plant-based and has a higher melting point, which can be beneficial for certain baking purposes.

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How much butter is needed to substitute for shortening in bread recipe?

Use the same amount of butter as you would shortening. In bread, a tablespoon of butter can be used instead of a tablespoon of shortening. The same amount of canola oil is even healthier.


Can you subsatute butter and shortning for butter flavor shortning?

Yes shortening and butter are the same thing.


When baking is shortening the same as butter?

In most cases, yes, shortening can replace butter without additional adjustments. But shortening will not give the same taste as butter, so additional flavorings may be needed. In some very sensitive cakes and pastries, the difference in water content might effect the results. Butter has slightly more water content than shortening.


When using butter instead of shortening do you still use the same amount of butter as shortening?

Yes, you would only make changes if substituting shortening for butter, in which case you would add 6 teaspoons of water to the 1 cup of shortening to replace the 1 cup of butter.


What is the difference between Crisco brand butter shortening and Crisco brand shortening?

Crisco brand butter shortening contains butter flavor, while regular Crisco brand shortening does not. This gives the butter shortening a buttery taste that the regular shortening lacks. Both can be used interchangeably in recipes that call for shortening.


If a recipe calls for butter flavored shortening can you use regular white shortening?

Yes, but the flavor will be altered and not have the butter flavor from the butter flavored shortening


Does butter work the same as shortening?

Butter and shortening have different melting points, which can affect the texture of baked goods. Butter adds flavor while shortening creates a more tender, flakier texture. Substituting one for the other may change the outcome of your recipe.


What are the advantages of using butter and using shortening in butter creme icings?

The advantages of using butter and using shortening in butter creme icings include butter's good taste, and the shortening in butter seals the moisture in the cake.


How much butter to substitute for a fourth cup of vegetable shortening?

The same amount.


When substituting butter for shortening is it the same amount?

it should be a little less, however, if you MUST substitute butter, you are better off to use margarine, you will find that it tastes better than shortening.


How much butter do you use if a recipe calls for a cup of shortening?

Butter is one type of shortening. Use a cup of butter.


Can you use three-fourths cup of shortening instead of butter when baking cookies?

Substitutes for shortening are butter and margarine in sticks. Use the same amount as called for in your recipe. Keep in mind, plain shortening will NOT be as flavorful as butter or margarine. Do not use soft margarine in a tub as it contains too much water.