Shortenings are edible fat which is solid at room temperature. It can be solid or liquid. Solid shortenings are recommended for the use in pastries, bread, and pie crusts whereas liquid shortenings are mainly used in cakes. Shortenings are made from vegetable oils as well as animal fats, but these days shortenings which is made from hydrogenated vegetable oils are most common in the market. They are made from cottonseed, soybean or refined palm oil.
Shortenings are edible fat which is solid at room temperature. It can be solid or liquid. Solid shortenings are recommended for the use in pastries, bread, and pie crusts whereas liquid shortenings are mainly used in cakes. Shortenings are made from vegetable oils as well as animal fats, but these days shortenings which is made from hydrogenated vegetable oils are most common in the market. They are made from cottonseed, soybean or refined palm oil. ... Read more