01
Lard
6.77/8 cup : 1 cup
Same solid fat texture and very high smoke point; makes exceptionally flaky pie crust
6.7
shortening substitutes
10 substitutes · avg score 4.8 · Solid, flavorless fat made from hydrogenated vegetable oils with a high smoke point and plastic texture. Used for tender, flaky pie crusts, biscuits, frying, and frostings.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Butter
6.71 1/8 cup : 1 cup
Use equal amount butter; adds richer flavor and golden color to baked goods and pie crusts
6.7
03
Coconut Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Same solid texture, works well in baking
6.7
04
Cream Cheese
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Cold, cubed for pie crust; makes tender flaky dough
6.7
05
Palm Oil
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Same semi-solid consistency
5.0
06
Cooking And Salad Oil
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Use 7/8 cup liquid oil per cup shortening; works in quick breads and cakes, not flaky pastry
3.3