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In almost any recipe you can substitute one 'oil' or 'grease' for another. The result is sometimes a small flavor difference, but in the end product the result is usually not noticeable. Butter, Margarine, Lard, Shortening and Vegetable Oils are usually adequate substitutes for each other.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, the volume is equal. However, the content is not. Both contain 800 calories, all from fat. But shortening contains primarily hydrogenated (trans) fat. Butter contains cholesterol and saturated fat. Neither fat source is great for your arteries. But butter tastes a lot better and appears to be less irritating to the arteries and more digestible.
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∙ 13y agoIt depends on what recipe.
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How many grams is half cup butter?
1/2 a cup of butter is equal to one whole stick 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 of shortening flakes does it take to equal a half a cup of solid shortening in cup measurements?
1cup
How many sticks of buttervin half cup of shortening?
One stick of butter = 1/2 cup.
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.
What can be substituted for one cup shortening in a recipe?
It really depends on what you are cooking/baking, but often you can substitute a cup of butter for the shortening. Don't use margarine though, because it has some water content and would possibly affect the results. You could also try half butter and half lard, which should work well, also.
How much is half of a half cup?
1/2 a cup of butter is equal to one whole stick of butter
How much butter do you use instead of shortening?
I wouldn't use butter because that would make your cookies too oily and untasty so use half of the amount of butter as butter and use the other half as milk.
Can you substitute shortening for butter in cake recipes?
Yes, for one cup of shortening use one cup of butter.
How much is a half stick butter equal to?
One 1/2 a stick of butter is equal to 1/8 of a pound or two ounces or 1/4 of a cup. It is also approximately 4 tablespoons.
What cup size is equal to half stick of butter?
1/8 cup
Is a half a cup of butter equal to one stick?
yes
