We hate to break it to you, but not all puff pastry is created equal. Though many versions consist of laminating dough with butter, sometimes, the pastry can be made with vegetable oils (or shortening ...

Dear Lisa: I'm trying to cut down on shortening and wonder whether there is a substitute when making pie pastry. Thanks. - Patricia Dear Patricia: An oil-based pastry is just the ticket for avoiding ...

Store-bought puff pastry can be a real lifesaver, as making the laminated dough at home can be a laborious and time-sucking process which even pros like to avoid. With its hundreds of flaky layers and ...

Dear Lisa: Can you provide a good recipe for making pie pastry with oil instead of shortening? -- Thank you. Regina H., College Station. Dear Regina: These recipes give good results, but there will ...