Speculation is rampant that the actress best known for her roles in Almost Famous, Fargo or Mississippi Burning is expecting a baby with long-time partner after she was spotted with a prominent stomach bulge on Monday evening (October 5, 2015), during romantic dinner date nearby her place.
Shortening Substitutes. What is a good shortening substitute? Substitutes for shortening include butter, coconut oil and other items used in accordance with our table. When substituting, beware that shortening is usually referenced in the solid form, as in cans of Crisco. But Crisco can be used in recipes both in the solid form and in the melted or liquid form.
added over 4 years ago. yes, you can use butter or vegetable oil in place of shortening. If the shortening is not being melted in your cake recipe, I would substitute with the same amount of butter. The taste of the final product will be pretty similar, maybe a little butterier. If the shortening is being melted, then you can use equal amounts of vegetable oil.