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∙ 10y agoCake shortening, high ratio shortening, bakery shortening, icing shortening: shortening that has been changed by adding an emulsifier and then whipping it so it can absorb more sugar and liquid than regular shortening.
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How many cups in a pound of shortening?
One tablespoon of solid shortening weighs 13 grams (from label). There are 16 tablespoons in one cup, so 13 x 16 = 208 grams. One-half cup of shortening weighs 104 grams. One-third cup of shortening weighs 69 grams. One-fourth cup of shortening weighs 52 grams. This is the easiest way to weigh shortening. Just be sure to zero out the scale before adding shortening to the cup or bowl.
How much of shortening flakes does it take to equal a half a cup of solid shortening in cup measurements?
1cup
How many pounds of vegetable shortening in 1 cup?
1 cup is 8 oz. -So about 1/2 pound of shortening in a cup.
Can you substitute shortening for butter in cake recipes?
Yes, for one cup of shortening use one cup of butter.
What can i use instead of shortening for cupcakes?
shortening is like butter 1 cup of shortening is equal to 1 cup of butter
How much margarine equals 1 half cup shortening?
A half cup shortening is a half cup margarine. They are practically the same except in taste.
How much butter do you use if a recipe calls for a cup of shortening?
Butter is one type of shortening. Use a cup of butter.
How do you find volume of a irregular object using water displacement?
If you know the approximate volume of the object (½cup shortening, for example),fill a measuring cup with ½cup cold water, and add the object until you reach twice the volume.For example, ½cup water + ½cup shortening = 1 cup → this would mean that you have ½cup of the irregular object (shortening).
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.
How many cups are in 1 lb of shortening?
1 cup is one cup
Is one third cup oil equal to one third cup shortening?
yes
How many calories in 1 cup shortening?
1812 calories
