By all means! Butter Flavor Crisco shortening performs the same as regular Crisco shortening, but adds a rich buttery flavor to foods.Frying — Sure! Go ahead and use melted shortening for fried foods.Salad dressing—Because shortening will resolidify when it cools, we don't recommend it as a salad topper. Baking—Shortening can be melted and then measured according to the recipe. It should be allowed to cool slightly before adding to other ingredients.