+**Shortening** is a solid [fat](/wiki/fat), often derived from [vegetable oil](/wiki/vegetable_oil) through hydrogenation. Valued for its plasticity and high smoke point, it imparts tenderness to baked goods and crispness to fried foods.
+## See also
+- [Lard](/wiki/lard)
+- [Margarine](/wiki/margarine)
+- [Baking](/wiki/baking)
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