Can I use oil instead of shortening in banana bread?

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1. Can I use oil instead of shortening in banana bread?
2. Is Crisco shortening good for under eye bags?
3. How long will Crisco last?
4. Is Crisco shortening flammable?
5. Can you start a fire with Crisco shortening?
6. Will Crisco burn like a candle?
7. Can you burn lard as a candle?

Can I use oil instead of shortening in banana bread?

For a standard one-loaf banana bread recipe, most recipes call for 1/2 to 3/4 cup of oil, shortening or butter. Shortening is aerated as it is made, so it results in an airy texture, but you should still use the same amount of baking soda or powder called for in the oil-based recipe.

Is Crisco shortening good for under eye bags?

Yes, crisco can help dark circles under eyes. ... You can just dab a little on your eyes which will help. What's more, some people say it will also reduce the bag under eyes. Besides crisco can be used to remove makeup and moisturize extremely dry areas on your face and body.

How long will Crisco last?

Frequently Asked Questions

Crisco Products Shelf Life & Manufacture Code Locations
	Shortening Can	Shortening Sticks
Unopened	2 years from manufacture date	2 years from manufacture date
Opened	about 1 year	about 6 months
Code Location	bottom of can	side of plastic tub

Is Crisco shortening flammable?

Shortening has a higher smoke point than butter and margarine (it is less flammable), leading to its use in deep-fat frying and as a pan coating to prevent baked goods from sticking. You can stick a wick down into the center of a tub of Crisco and light it and it will burn—for a long time. ...

Can you start a fire with Crisco shortening?

Crisco and Saw Dust. Messy but effective, solid shortening and wood saw dust can be used in globs or wiped on reluctant fire wood for wet weather burning. ... Just stir some saw dust into solid vegetable shortening – until more than half of the volume of your paste is saw dust.

Will Crisco burn like a candle?

Yes, it does. You can stick a wick down into the center of a tub of Crisco and light it and it will burn—for a long time.

Can you burn lard as a candle?

You can use a mix of tallow and lard or just use tallow, olive or a similar oil, and add essential oils as desired.