Shortening - French equivalent

[Loirette]

I have a recipe for pastry which is an American recipe and refers to vegetable shortening, specifically Crisco.

Does anybody know what the equivalent would be in France.

Thanks.

[Clair]

Crisco shortening is a brand of solid vegetable fat. (webpage).

A French equivalent would be Végétaline (amongst others).

For a "short" pastry, I would use a mix of Végétaline and butter.

[Lori]

Yes, that is the product I was told was the equivalent of Crisco shortening.  I'm afraid I found the results to be completely different.  Nothing like Crisco.

I have never been able to find anything here that bakes  like Crisco.  I have it sent to me from the States.

[Clair]

[quote user="Lori"]I have it sent to me from the States.[/quote]

It can be found online:

• http://www.epicerie-ecossaise.com/CATA/cmot.php
• http://www.americansweets.co.uk/index.asp?function=SEARCH

[Lori]

Good to know Clair.  Still, my Mom sends me pkgs throughout the year, so she throws in items she knows I can't easily find here.

[Loirette]

Clair

Thanks very much (again).  I'll have a look for that in the shops tomorrow.

Lori, thanks for the info.  If your mum wants another overseas charity case to support, she can always send us a packet or two!

[Lori]

Too bad you are a bit far from me Loirette or I could just give some to you.

I much prefer using Crisco when making pie dough.  Also prefer it when making buttermilk biscuits.  I've never found an equal substitute here.

[woolybanana]

I thought the French used Guillotine for shortening[6]

[Lori]

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