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Shortening is any fat that is a solid at room temperature and is used to make crumbly pastry and other food products. The idea of shortening dates back to at least the 18th century, well before the invention of modern, shelf-stable vegetable shortening. [1] In the earlier centuries, lard was the primary ingredient used to shorten dough. [2]
Crisco is an American brand of shortening that is produced by B&G Foods.Introduced in June 1911 [1] by Procter & Gamble, it was the first shortening to be made entirely of vegetable oil, originally cottonseed oil.
Vegetable shortenings were developed in the early 1900s, which made it possible to use vegetable-based fats in baking and in other uses where solid fats were called for. Upton Sinclair's novel The Jungle, though fictional, portrayed men falling into rendering vats and being sold as lard, which generated negative publicity.
Spry was a brand of vegetable shortening produced by Lever Brothers starting in 1936. It was a competitor for Procter & Gamble's Crisco, and through aggressive marketing through its mascot Aunt Jenny had reached 75 percent of Crisco's market share.
vegetable shortening. 1/2 c. granulated sugar. 1 3/4 tsp. dry yeast. 4 c. all-purpose flour, plus 4 to 5 tablespoons to pull the dough together and shape the dough. 1 tsp. baking soda. 1 tsp ...
The shortening method, also known as the biscuit method, is used for biscuits and sometimes scones. This method cuts solid fat (whether lard, butter, or vegetable shortening) into flour and other dry ingredients using a food processor, pastry blender, or two hand-held forks. [10]
Potential triggers include stress, a family history of the disorder, or other autoimmune disorders, such as psoriasis or thyroid diseases. ... shortening, and lard. These are often high in ...
The basic ingredients are flour, yeast, salt, butter or shortening, sugar, and water. Unlike fermented bread, pretzels are meant to be dense, so they aren't left to rise. The process of making ...