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The BEST Shortening Substitute

This comprehensive baking guide will help you find the perfect shortening substitute for all your baking needs! Whether you're looking for healthier alternatives or find yourself in a pinch, this guide presents you with 12 different options, from classics like butter and coconut oil to unique choices like bacon grease and mashed bananas!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Katalin Nagy

Ingredients

Best substitutes for shortening - Option 1.

Best substitutes for shortening - Option 2.

  • 1 cup Lard

Best substitutes for shortening - Option 3.

  • 1 cup Ghee
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Replace 1 cup of vegetable shortening with either option 1 or 2 or 3

Notes

Other alternatives to substitute vegetable shortening:
    1. Margarine
    2. Vegan Butter
    3. Coconut Oil
    4. Vegetable Oil
    5. Bacon Grease
    6. Mashed Bananas
    7. Applesauce
    8. Avocado
    9. Prune Puree

Nutrition

Vitamin C: -2.997mg
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