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phinnia ([personal profile] phinnia) wrote2008-12-22 03:46 pm

baking question

I have a very good friend (hi [livejournal.com profile] arjache!!!) who is sensitive to dairy; so is Seaners. Is there any way to make baking with shortening any less ick-ifying? I can't stand the stuff, it's just weird. Is there a better dairyless butter substitute for baking, or a brand/way of using shortening to make it more palatable? I got some of this 'earth balance' but I'm not sure about it. (although I'm going to attempt a gluten and dairy free oatmeal raisin cookies soon. watch this space ... more like 'put a general weather eye on this space' I mean, I'm not running in there at this second or anything.

[identity profile] lovesasa.livejournal.com 2008-12-23 01:28 am (UTC)(link)
I've seen Apple Butter used in oatmeal cookies, too (Moosewood Low-Fat Favorites), but I haven't tried it yet. Sounds delish.

With a slow cooker, apple butter would be pretty easy to make.