What is shortening

[superchef69]

I am based in Australia and so far have not found any equivalent to shortening. Several recipes call for it so I either need a substitute or be pointed in the direction of the Australian equivalent

 

[RobsanX]

Do they have Crisco there? That's shortening...

 

[Uncle Bob]

American Candy & American Groceries - USA Foods Australia

Hope this helps....

Enjoy!

 

[pacanis]

I was making "slippery dumplings" that called for shortening. I sustituted butter and they came out great, but I don't think that would work for everything.

 

[tsi88kid]

shortening is for the most part interchangeable with butter. One if just a fat from an animal and the other is just fats from plants.

 

[Alix]

Superchef, I'm sure you have lard there. Lard works well for shortening. What is it you are subbing it in?