What results can be expected when substituting butter for vegetable shortening in a dumpling recipe?

Question

What results can be expected when substituting butter for vegetable shortening in a dumpling recipe?

Answer 1

Texture-wise, no difference.  They should have a nice homey flavor, though.

Answer 2

Very little.

Answer 3

Your dumplings might fall apart, particularly if they are drop dumplings. Flat dumplings might work better with the substitution, but I wouldn't try it.  

Answer 4

your a brave soul making dumplings from scratch. i always use bisquick.