CupcakeFairyH
Posted 5 Nov 2013 , 8:45pm
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Hi, this may be a silly question, but when converting American recipes to UK ingredients, is it possible to simply replace shortening with butter? Or should something else be used instead? (I'm just a hobby baker so haven't experimented too much with new recipes!)
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Bomatebaker
Posted 5 Nov 2013 , 9:24pm
post #2 of 6
Shortening =/= Butter.
Trex is Shortening. It can be found next to the Butters and Margarines in any of the Supermarkets like ASDA or Sainsburys.
tdovewings
Posted 5 Nov 2013 , 11:06pm
post #3 of 6
I would also add 1 TBS of water or other liquid for every 1/2 cup of shortening to compensate for the liquid that is in butter.
ApplegumPam
Posted 5 Nov 2013 , 11:44pm
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tdovewings
Posted 5 Nov 2013 , 11:55pm
post #5 of 6
I'm half asleep I guess. I totally read the post wrong. Disregard my response.
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