For years, butter was my go-to when baking. From pies to cookies, I never strayed from the creamy, rich fat. That is, I never strayed until I tasted a pie dough made with half shortening and half ...

Find out how to substitute butter for shortening when you're in a baking pinch, with tips from the BHG Test Kitchen. When it's time for a baking therapy session, but you're short of the shortening ...

Shortening is now mainly used for frying, baking and making pastries. It has replaced lard in most of these uses, as lard is not considered healthy. Shortening may also be known as “vegetable ...

Bars and cookies on a baking sheet can become too tender to remove if you use too little flour or too much sugar. Use the exact type of fat (butter, oil, or shortening) called for in the recipe.