Best Shortening Substitutes: Butter & How To Use It
All of the best shortening substitute options including which are best for your recipe whether you're baking pies, cookies, or other baked goods! All you need is to pick out what you have on hand from my list below!
To substitute butter for shortening, you can use equal parts butter. Do note that due to the higher liquid content of butter, you may need to make a minor adjustment to increase your dry ingredients.
¼ cup butter
To substitute lard for shortening, use it in a 1:1 ratio of equal parts.