Technically, shortening is any type of fat used for baking that is solid at room temperature. The shortening available at grocery stores is usually made of hydrogenated vegetable oils. It's called ...

Person pours cake mix from a big mixing bowl into a cake pan - Pekic/Getty Images Bakers have a lot of differing opinions, but one thing they all agree on is that no one wants their precious creations ...

It’s baking season! From pie crusts to cut-out sugar cookies, it’s the time of year for all things sweet. Stock your pantry with essential ingredients like butter, shortening, eggs, vanilla extract, ...

Our Test Kitchen reveals the best uses for vegetable shortening (and substitutes in case you don't have any shortening on-hand). You have a big choice each time you cook or bake: which fat will you ...