You have a big choice each time you cook or bake: which fat will you use? So far, we’ve poured out all of the need-to-know info about various types of oils, dished up the difference between margarine ...

The perfect pie crust is flaky, tender, golden brown and with a delicate flavor that complements any paired filling. That combination of texture and flavor starts with the fat. Here are the ...

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, ...

A great pie starts with a great crust. One that is flaky, tender, golden brown, and just sturdy enough to hold the luscious filling. The secret is in the fat, and bakers have long debated whether ...

Substitute butter for shortening at a 1:1 ratio but expect changes in texture due to butter's additional water content. Baked goods with butter tend to have a richer flavor and slightly different ...