What is the best substitute for shortening?

Preferably not a fruit-based substitute

Kullah
  • Posted by: Kullah
  • November 23, 2011
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MrsWheelbarrow
MrsWheelbarrow November 23, 2011
Leaf lard, duck fat or butter!
 
Kate M.
Kate M. November 23, 2011
For pie pastry, I use a combination of half leaf lard and half butter. For vegetarians, I use all butter.
 
drbabs
drbabs November 23, 2011
In cakes and cookies, I substitute butter.
 
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