Substitution for shortening

Sammysu

If a pie crust or some sort of baking item recipe calls for shortening, what can I use in substitution for it? I really want to steer clear of shortening since it's soo fattening but I have a ton of recipes for different things that all call for shortening!

HarrietNJMommy

I think you can use butter. 

westcoaststyle

Yep, I'd use butter. But I don't know how much less fattening it is.

mandymack

Hey girl!

You can substitute butter for shortening, in equal amounts IF you are using unsalted butter!  1 cup shortening = 1 cup unsalted butter.