Best Shortening Substitutes for Baking

No shortening? These substitutes keep your pie crusts flaky and cookies tender.

1. Butter

Replace 1:1

Adds flavor but slightly less flaky texture in pastry.

Replace 1:1 (solid, not melted)

Best vegan substitute — same texture as shortening.

Replace 1:1

Traditional substitute — actually flakier than shortening in pie crust.