When it comes to hi ratio does the brand matter? Also can I replace this is any BC recipe that calls for crisco, with the same measurments?
Is there truely a difference in hi ratio vs crisco?
Thanks again 
There would be no measurement difference so 1 cup crisco = 1 cup high ratio.
There is no measurement difference. However, CakemanOH recommends substituting 2/3 cup hi-ratio for every 1 cup of Crisco (in a Crisco recipe) or 1 cup of hi-ratio for every 7 cups of powdered sugar.
When I switched from Crisco to hi-ratio, I substituted 1:1 and the results were certainly not "greasy" but the fat content was too much. It was like trying to chug heavy whipping cream when you were expecting whole milk... Not "bad" but too much of a good thing.
Also, the ability to use less hi-ratio somewhat offsets the higher price.
I think the difference between the to has to do with fat content but not 100% sure
All shortening brands are 100% fat.
The difference between Crisco and hi-ratio shortenings is in the ability of hi-ratio to absorb more liquid than Crisco (because of the amount of emulsifiers, etc.) without breaking
down.
There is no difference in taste, although almost everyone who uses hi-ratio agrees that it never exhibits the "greasy mouth" feel that can sometimes occur with Crisco.*
For hi-ratio recipes, please visit this thread:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake-decorating-ftopict-608700-.html
http://cakecentral.com/recipes/7300/High-Ratio-Sweetex-Frosting
http://www.onestopbaking.com/ipcms/recipe/Buttercream-frosting-recipe.html
http://cakecentral.com/recipes/7401/cakebybek-sweetex-buttercream
*Of course, not all Crisco based frostings are created equal.
Examples of some highly rated (non-greasy) Crisco American b/c recipes:
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-6992-Indydebis-Crisco-Based-Buttercream-Icing.html
http://www.cakecentral.com/cake_recipe-7378-Cakepros-Buttercream-with-Trans-Fat-Free-Crisco.html
HTH
I thought high ratio was too expensive, but when I actually compared cost, it turned out that it was only 20 cents a pound more than the Walmart brand I was buying. I had to spend a lot all at once for a 50 lb. cube, but it is glorious to work with. I'll never go back.
I agree that you can use slightly less (haven't quite worked out how much less), which also offsets some of the higher cost.
Where is the best place to order this high ratio shortening if you do not want a 50lb tub?
You can buy small amounts from lots of on-line suppliers, but they won't deliver it in the summer because it goes rancid or just melts in the UPS trucks. I ordered some from "Into the Oven" and it was rancid when it got to me.
So wait for winter and then order a little tub.
Sweet Dreams - I buy Hi ratio shortening on line at Countrykitchensa.com
A 3 lb tub will cost about $8.00
I love it and will never go back to crisco.
I knew they sold it - but I didn't know that they sold in that small of a container. Cool! Thanks!
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