01
Lard
6.77/8 cup : 1 cup
Same solid fat texture and very high smoke point; makes exceptionally flaky pie crust
6.7
vegan shortening
substitute.
7 vegan substitutes for shortening — top pick Lard at 67% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
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02
Coconut Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Same solid texture, works well in baking
6.7
03
Palm Oil
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Same semi-solid consistency
5.0
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04
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
05
Margarine
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Softer texture; chill before cutting into pastry dough, works 1:1 in cookies and cakes
3.3
06
Avocado Oil
3.33/4 cup : 1 cup
Use 3/4 cup liquid oil; best for quick breads
3.3
07
Vegetable Oil
3.33/4 cup : 1 cup
Use 3/4 cup oil per 1 cup shortening; works in quick breads and cookies, not flaky pastries
3.3
pitfalls to avoid
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Coconut Oil: Adds mild coconut undertone in baked goods
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Palm Oil: Distinct palm flavor in delicate pastries
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Cooking And Salad Oil: Flavor more noticeable when served raw
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Cooking And Salad Oil: Liquid oil — cannot cream for flaky pastry layers
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Margarine: Softer than shortening — chill dough before rolling
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Avocado Oil: Liquid oil — cannot cream into sugar for flaky layers
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Avocado Oil: No solid fat structure — pie crust won't be flaky
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Vegetable Oil: Liquid oil — won't produce flaky pie crust
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Vegetable Oil: Use 3/4 cup oil per 1 cup shortening