Can ghee be used as a shortening? Yes, ghee can be used as a substitute for shortening in baking recipes. Ghee is a type of clarified butter. It is made from unsalted milk butter, and in the process of making it, the milk solid content of dairy butter (lactose and casein) gets removed. Ghee has a higher smoke point and a nuttier flavor than regular butter. 

Shortening is a kind of fat usually solid at room temperature and is often used in baking to create a flaky texture in pastries. Ghee can be used the same way to achieve a similar texture, but it will also add a slight buttery flavor to the finished product.

The high smoke point, versatility, ghee nutrition, and rich, creamy consistency of ghee are the reasons to call it a safe shortening substitute. 

Read More