Can I use Earth Balance Shortening instead of EB Margarine?
yes, Shortening is a general term for all fats and oils in cooking. Butter is just one kind of shortening. The rule of thumb is to reduce the amount of vegetable shortening by up to ΒΌ cup for every 1 cup of margarine that a recipe calls for. you could also use cooking oils though you would probably have to reduce the amount another substitution is a fruit puree (1/2 cup= 1 cup margarine) Because the fruit will add more sweetness than butter, reduce the sugar in your recipes a touch. You may need to add one to four Tablespoons of vegetable shortening or oil back into the recipe to achieve the best results. if you dont have fruit on hand, drained unsweetened applesauce, strained baby food fruit, or a puree of water with any dried fruit will work in a pinch.
