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More or less. Shortening reacts differently than butter in cooking and baking, so you will get a slightly different result when using a substitution.

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What can i use instead of shortening for cupcakes?

shortening is like butter 1 cup of shortening is equal to 1 cup of butter


When using butter instead of shortening do you still use the same amount of butter as shortening?

Yes, you would only make changes if substituting shortening for butter, in which case you would add 6 teaspoons of water to the 1 cup of shortening to replace the 1 cup of butter.


Recipe calls for one cup shortening . what is the oil measurement?

Just melt your shortening until you have one cup. Let it cool before using. It's the same thing.


Can you substitute shortening for butter in simple frosting recipe?

yes because the shortening is just like butter 1 cup of shortening is like 1 cup of butter tell me how the frosting came out =)


How many grams is half cup butter?

1/2 a cup of butter is equal to one whole stick of butter


How can I convert shortening to butter?

To convert shortening to butter in a recipe, use a 1:1 ratio. This means for every cup of shortening, you can substitute an equal amount of butter. Keep in mind that butter has a higher water content than shortening, so the texture and flavor of the final product may be slightly different.


How much shortening equals 1 tablespoon of butter?

3 teaspoons in 1 tablespoon 8 tablespoons in 1 stick of butter. 3x8=24x2=48 48 teaspoons in 2 sticks. 2 sticks equals 1 cup.


How many sticks of buttervin half cup of shortening?

One stick of butter = 1/2 cup.


Can oil substitute for butter or shortening in yeast rolls?

NO. Oil and shortening do not work the same way in recipes for breads, whether it is rolls or biscuits.


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.


Can tahini be replaced by vegetable shortening in a cookie recipe?

If it is 1/4 cup or less, however, you can replace 1/2 the amount of shortening with a nut or seed butter. It will alter the taste & may have a strong tahini flavor. Almond butter or raw cashew butter may be more favorable. Some recipies do well with 1/4 cup tahini and no shortening, but replacing half the amount of remaining shortening with applesauce.


Can you use 1 cup butter instead of 1 cup shortening in a cake recipe?

Depending on the recipe, It should work. Shortening was used as a replacement for butter along tima ago to reduce the price of products and to use up shortening or lard. Try to taste the finished product in your head and see if butter would go with the product. Chef Frank