<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Laura, Thanks for the tip. I plan to get the Bette Hagman's coookbook as soon as my Canadian Celiac Association membership comes through as I will geta bit of a discount on some supplies bought. The book is $20.00 in Canada. Anyway it does sound like a totally essential cookbook, from what I have heard the best GF one on the market. I will use your suggestion of using either shortening or dairy-free margarine which I just purchased. Thanks again. Lisa Overton Guelph, ON Canada...Spring has sprung, the grass has rizz. I wonder where the birdies is?