Hi Chris. There is not a standard that can be applied to every recipe to get the same result when baking with shortening. Even though comparing the ingredients for these two fats are clearly different, shortening and butter are often used interchangeably in recipes with acceptable results. We would use the same amount of butter in most recipes calling for shortening. Happy Baking!
August 23, 2021 at 5:12pm
In reply to Shortening and lard have BHT… by Chris (not verified)
Hi Chris. There is not a standard that can be applied to every recipe to get the same result when baking with shortening. Even though comparing the ingredients for these two fats are clearly different, shortening and butter are often used interchangeably in recipes with acceptable results. We would use the same amount of butter in most recipes calling for shortening. Happy Baking!