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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

When people think about shortening, their mind goes straight to Crisco. That iconic white tub has been a baking staple for ...