KnowraShorteningLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Shortening, each with the reason it gives.All 8Related 4Narrower topic 1Compared with 3ButterCompared with: Unlike butter, it contains little water and usually lacks milk solids.Cooking oilCompared with: Unlike liquid cooking oil, shortening is formulated to remain solid for baking.MargarineCompared with: Unlike table margarine, shortening is generally formulated without a water phase.