What does shortening mean?

n. A type of fat used in cooking, especially in making baked goods like pastries.

shortening

🇺🇸 /ˈʃɔːrtnɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈʃɔːtnɪŋ/

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noun

A type of fat used in cooking, especially in making baked goods like pastries.

Instead of using butter, the recipe called for shortening to achieve a flakier texture.

A type of fat used in cooking, especially in making baked goods like pastries.

Plural shortenings