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|    How long can I keep Crisco® on my shelf? How long can I keep Crisco on my shelf?
Freshness Tip: To help keep track of how long a container?s been opened, you might write the date on the package when you first break the seal. If you notice any change in color or appearance, or if your Crisco develops an off odor or taste, it?s probably past its shelf life and shouldn?t be used.
What exactly is a manufacturing code, and how do I read it? The manufacturing code is the date the product was made. It might look something like this:
What exactly is a "Best If Used By" date, and how do I read it? A "Best If Used By" date code may appear on your product. This future date from the original date of manufacture represents the day that the product is guaranteed fresh. It might look something like this: APR 04 2007. The date code represents the month, date, and year.
Do I need to refrigerate Crisco? We suggest storing Crisco on the pantry shelf. If you live in a warm climate and prefer to refrigerate shortening and oil, keep in mind that refrigeration causes shortening to be more firm and oils to be thicker and look somewhat cloudy. Allowing the products to return to room temperature will bring their appearance back to normal and give you the best performance.
Can you give me any helpful measuring hints for Crisco Shortening? Crisco shortening has a honeycomb structure with air and liquid oils suspended in the solids. This makes it lighter than butter or margarine?one pound of Crisco actually equals 2-1/3 cups instead of 2. But you can still measure Crisco in the same way, by tablespoon and cup portions, to get the right amount for your recipe.
Can I use Butter Flavor Crisco in place of regular Crisco? By all means! Butter Flavor Crisco performs the same as regular Crisco, but adds a rich buttery flavor to foods. I?m out of shortening! Can I use oil instead? It?s always best to use a shortening if your baking recipe calls for it. Shortening makes baked goods fluffier and flakier, while oils provide a denser and heavier texture. We don?t recommend using oil to grease baking pans. Instead, try Crisco Spray and follow with a light dusting of flour.
What about shortening in place of oil? Frying?Sure! Go ahead and use melted shortening for fried foods. Salad dressing?Because shortening will resolidify when it cools, we don?t recommend it as a salad topper. Baking?Shortening can be melted and then measured according to the recipe. It should be allowed to cool slightly before adding to other ingredients. Can I substitute Crisco shortening for butter or margarine? In general, you can substitute Crisco shortening for butter or margarine in equal amounts. Not only does Crisco shortening have 50% less saturated fat than butter, it gives you higher, lighter-textured baked goods. A few exceptions in which you can?t substitute: No-bake cookie recipes Recipes, such as candies and fudge, where butter or margarine is heated/melted and sugar is added/dissolved Crisco shortening doesn?t contain water, so if you want to get the same results as you get with butter or margarine, adjust the water according to the chart below. (A Crisco cookie with no extra water added is higher and lighter, while a butter cookie is flatter and crispier.)
I?m curious about Canola oil. Will you tell me more about it? Canola oil is produced from the seeds of the canola plant. This plant grows best in cool, moist climates. In fact, it received its name because the canola plant is Canada's major oilseed crop. Of all vegetable oils, Canola oil is the one naturally lowest in saturated fat. Because it's 100% vegetable oil, Crisco Pure Canola oil contains no cholesterol. It also has no additives or preservatives, and can be used in any recipe that calls for vegetable or salad oil.
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