Find out how to substitute butter for shortening when you're in a baking pinch, with tips from the BHG Test Kitchen.

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 decades, but shortening doesn't have to mean Crisco specifically. By ...

To keep the raspberry cookies longer, freeze them. Store the cookies in an airtight container or zip-top freezer bag, with ...

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 ...