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Why does a plastic shortening like margarine weigh less per cup than a melted one or than a cooking oil?
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∙ 15y ago
Solid butter or margarine might have air in it, so the amount you get into a cup is somewhat less than when you melt it and it compresses. This means you have more in a cup and it will weigh more. Always check if a recipe calls for butter or margarine to be melted before you measure it or you may have the wrong amount.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 15y agoAll other things being equal, a solid material will be denser than a liquid material when the materials are similar, or almost identical.
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Why does a plastic shortening like margarine or butter weigh less per cup than a melted one or cooking oil?
Because there may be a little air in butter as a solid form
Can vegetable oil be substituted for melted shortening?
It depends on the recipe. Shortening becomes solid at room temperature while vegetable oil does not. So vegetable oil may be substituted for melted shortening only in recipes that do not depend on shortening becoming solid for texture when cooled.
What can you substitue for butter flavored shortening?
I normally replace with half shortening and half butter. It works fine.
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.
What happened to the plastic surgeon as he sat by the fire on a cold winter night?
he melted
What is the device used for measuring melted margarine?
A measureing cup
What do you make when you mix Rice Krispies melted butter or margarine and melted marshmallows?
Rice Krispies Treats
Can you use melted margarine to substitute vegetable oil when making a cake?
yes
Can acrylic plastic be melted?
yes as it is plastic
Can you use shortening instead of vegetable oil in zucchini bread?
Yes, melted shortening can replace vegetable oil in zucchini bread, although shortening is not a healthy choice.
Can melted plastic hurt you?
Yes, melted plastic can hurt you. The primary danger is from a burn. Melted plastic is hot, and it tends to stick to skin and clothing. It is exceptionally dangerous stuff in that regard.
When is plastic not plastic?
Plastic is always going to be plastic. When plastic is melted it becomes hard.
