Guest guest Posted August 30, 2000 Report Share Posted August 30, 2000 Does the SOYBEAN shortening make your bar softer? I've tried using soybean oil with and instead of olive oil, seems the bars are not as hard. Barb J > Marilyn in Texas writes: > Shortening makes perfectly good soap. No, it may not be the > absolute best > oil for soap, but it's good enough when combined with nicer oils. > The > shortening I buy is 100% soybean. I get mine at Sam's for $10.61 > for 50 > lbs. By making part of your recipe with less expensive oils, you > can afford > to use nice additives like shea butter, cocoa butter, etc. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2000 Report Share Posted August 30, 2000 Shortening makes perfectly good soap. No, it may not be the absolute best oil for soap, but it's good enough when combined with nicer oils. The shortening I buy is 100% soybean. I get mine at Sam's for $10.61 for 50 lbs. By making part of your recipe with less expensive oils, you can afford to use nice additives like shea butter, cocoa butter, etc. > << But I like the shortening cause it's cheap. I can get it at Costco for > $5.49 for 6 lbs. But if someone can give me good reason not to use it, well, > I'll consider it. Deby >> That's easy for someone with plenty of money to say. Lots of soapers just starting out who haven't made any money yet can't afford the VERY best. And costs should be a consideration for someone who wants a profitable business. > Cheap shouldn't be a consideration IF you are really determined to make the > best bar possible. > D. s > Wheaton Soapworks Marilyn in Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 30, 2000 Report Share Posted August 30, 2000 I think the soybean shortening makes harder bars than soybean oil. I'm not sure how shortening would compare to olive oil in hardness. Actually, I use both soybean oil and soybean shortening in my soap and it's hard enough. Not the hardest, but hard enough. > Does the SOYBEAN shortening make your bar softer? I've tried using > soybean oil with and instead of olive oil, seems the bars are not as > hard. > > Barb J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Crisco is a solid vegetable shortening. It's white in color. Depending on what it is you're making, the best replacement would be lard. jackie > > I found an old recipe that calls for Crisco. What can I replace it with? I'm not even really sure what Crisco IS - I just remember my mom used to use it a lot, but I've never used it. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 From what I remember, Crisco used to be lard. Now it is soy. Maybe use lard? Joanna > > I found an old recipe that calls for Crisco. What can I replace it with? I'm not even really sure what Crisco IS - I just remember my mom used to use it a lot, but I've never used it. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2008 Report Share Posted April 5, 2008 Hello , Spectrum Naturals has an organic shortening which is mechanically pressed organic palm oil. Check it out here: http://www.spectrumorganics.com/?id=19 & mdid=48 Hope this helps! Debra NW " " <alli110200@...> wrote: > > I found an old recipe that calls for Crisco. What can I replace it with? I'm not even really sure what Crisco IS - I just remember my mom used to use it a lot, but I've never used it. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 6, 2008 Report Share Posted April 6, 2008 > > Hello , > Spectrum Naturals has an organic shortening which is mechanically > pressed organic palm oil. > > Check it out here: http://www.spectrumorganics.com/?id=19 & mdid=48 ==>Debra NW, that is a very good alternative to Crisco. Thanks for remembering it. I use it too but I do not bake so I prefer to cook with coconut oil. Luv, Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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