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Shortening is any fat that is a solid at room temperature and is used to make crumbly pastry and other food products. The idea of shortening dates back to at least the 18th century, well before the invention of modern, shelf-stable vegetable shortening. [1] In the earlier centuries, lard was the primary ingredient used to shorten dough. [2]
Spry was a brand of vegetable shortening produced by Lever Brothers starting in 1936. It was a competitor for Procter & Gamble's Crisco, and through aggressive marketing through its mascot Aunt Jenny had reached 75 percent of Crisco's market share.
Crisco is an American brand of shortening that is produced by B&G Foods.Introduced in June 1911 [1] by Procter & Gamble, it was the first shortening to be made entirely of vegetable oil, originally cottonseed oil.
1 / 4 cup vegetable shortening, melted; 2 cup scant 2 cups milk (2 cups less 2 tablespoons) 4 large egg, ... Brush a small amount of shortening or oil in each well and fill almost full with batter ...
Vegetable shortening such as Crisco can be a good option, because it's easy to smooth and spread over a surface without making a huge mess. Bake at high heat: ...
1 / 2 cup vegetable shortening; 5 tbsp ice-cold water; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1 / 2 cup confectioners' sugar; 1 / 2 tsp vanilla extract; Directions. Preheat the oven to 425°F. In a large ...