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A 1:1 ratio is a good place to start. The two things likely to make the biggest difference are fat content and water content. Butter is about 20% water but I do not know how much of vegetable oil is water--I do believe it is a similar percentage, though, which is a good start. Butter does have much more saturated fat than most of the oils typically marketed as "vegetable oil" but I think in most cases you will find that changes the nutritional value of a dish more than anything else. I would recommend melting or at least softening the butter before using it, just to make it easier to work with.
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∙ 14y agoButter is 81% fat/oil by weight with a density of 0.911 g/ml.
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Canola oil density is 0.92 g/ml.
1 US cup = 236.588237 ml
1 cup canola oil weighs = 0.92 * 236.588237 = 217.661178 grams
217.661178 / 0.81 = 268.717504 grams butter
268.717504 / 0.911 / 236.588237 = 1.24676451or about 1 & 1/4 cup butter.
There might also be an addition 3 TB of water in that butter you need to subtract from water in the recipe.
Online searching many pages say equal amounts will work to.
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∙ 11y agoYes - Crisco is entirely fat and so is vegetable oil. If you're using the Crisco in solid form you'll need to pack it firmly into the cup to measure it. If the recipe asks you to melt it first then it'll be easy to measure.
In most recipes , especially those measuring by volume, precise measurement isn't critical - a bit more or a bit less of any ingredient is unlikley to make a huge difference. But if measuring by volume rather than weight you should use the same cup or tablespoon for all your measurements in order to be consistent.
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∙ 12y agoFor most recipes, they are equivalent. Expect a slight difference in flavor. Butter is about 20% water and milk solids, which can make a difference in some things.
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∙ 10y agoSame amount of butter.
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∙ 8y agoNo, butter is an animal oil.
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∙ 16y agoOne Cup
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Can you mix crisco shortening with vegetable oil for peanut butter cookies?
if a peanut butter recipe call for vegetable oil 1/3 cup and I only have 1/4 cup can I melt crisco shortening and add to the vegetable oil.
Is Crisco vegetable oil kosher?
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How much solid crisco do you need to equal one cup of crisco oil?
All you need to do for any solid is place it in enough water to displace the amount needed. For example, place the solid crisco in one cup of water in a two cup measuring cup, add the solid crisco until it hits the two cup line and you have a cup of solid crisco.
Can you use crisco to make brownies?
Yes, melted and cooled Crisco can be used in place of vegetable oil.
Can you substitute Crisco for oil?
You can use butter instead, although you really won't get the same texture as you'd get using Crisco. Oil does not work in Irish Soda Bread. You could try searching for an Irish Soda Bread recipe that doesn't include Crisco.
How many ounces is 1 cup of vegetables?
1 cup = 8 ounces 1 ounce = 0.12 cup
Was Wesson Oil Or Crisco Oil ever call salad oil on the label?
On their labels the original Wesson and Crisco oils are labeled as vegetable oil. If a recipe calls for a salad oil they were referring to any of the vegetable oils. corn, sunflower oil etc. Most of the oils labeled as vegetable oil including Wesson or Crisco oil are made from soybean oil. The original Wesson oil was made from cottonseed oil. All these oils can also be referred to as salad oil.
What elements make up shortening?
Shortening, such as Crisco, is made from vegetable oil.
What are some oils to cook with?
vegetable oil corn oil olive oil Crisco oil wesson oil canola oil
What kind of oils do people use to cook with?
Vegetable oil Olive oil Corn oil Crisco oil Wesson oil
Can Crisco lard substitute for vegetable shortening?
Yes, you can melt shortening and use in a cake recipe. It will change the texture and possibly add heaviness to the cake, but it will still be good.
Can crisco be use for vegetable oil in baking?
You can safely substitute liquid oil for solid shortening in baking ONLY if the recipe calls for the shortening to be melted first. You can substitute butter or margarine for shortening ( 1 cup + 2 Tbsp for each cup of shortening). You can also substitute 1/2 cup applesauce or prune puree for each cup of shortening.
