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Butter vs. Shortening: Which One Is Really Better to Use?

Find out the real difference between butter and shortening and when to use each for your baking projects. You should probably ...

I Tested Butter, Shortening, and Lard in Pie Crusts—This One Was the Clear Winner

We tested three common fats—butter, shortening, and lard—to see which would produce the crispiest, flakiest pie crust. If you ...

I Tested 6 Ways to Make Piecrust — and I’ll Never Leave Out This Ingredient Again

Bakers swear by all kinds of ingredients for making the best pie crust, from an all-butter dough to vodka. We tested six ...