Add water to the liquid measuring cup. If you are measuring 1/4 cup of shortening, then start with 1/2 cup of water. Be sure to use COLD water, so warm water doesn’t melt the shortening. Drop the shortening by spoonfuls into the measuring cup, until the water line reaches 3/4 cup.
Introduction: No Mess Way to EASILY and ACCURATELY Measure Solid Shortening, Butter, or Margarine
You know what a mess you can have trying to measure out soft, greasy stuff like solid shortening, or margarine. Not to mention you might not get an accurate measurement. You might be leaving behind a lot of your ingredient. This is a quick, easy, LESS messy way to measure.
Step 1: Step 1: Utensils…..Nothing Special
Have your recipe. How much shortening (or margarine etc) do you need? Glass measuring cup (used for liquids) Shortening (or margarine etc) that you wish to measure Spoon to scoop shortening
How to Measure Shortening
FAQ
How much is a cup of shortening?
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Ingredient
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1 cup
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½ cup
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Butter
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240g
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120g
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Vegetable Shortening
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190g
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95g
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Nuts (chopped)
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150g
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75g
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Nuts (ground)
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120g
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60g
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Does shortening weigh the same as butter?
How do you measure shortening?
If possible, use a measuring cup that holds the exact amount of shortening that you need, or an exact fraction of what you need. For example, if you need 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of shortening, use a measuring cup that holds exactly 1⁄2 cup (120 mL), or a cup that holds 1⁄4 cup (59 mL). This will make it easier for you to get the measurements precise.
How much shortening do you put in a measuring cup?
For example, if you need 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of shortening and have filled the measuring cup with 1⁄2 cup (120 mL) of water, scoop shortening into the water until the water line reaches the 1 cup (240 mL) mark, which is twice the amount of shortening you need. Pour the water out of the measuring cup.
How do you measure shortening on a kitchen scale?
To measure shortening without the mess, try covering your kitchen scale with plastic wrap, lining a measuring cup, or using a popular water displacement technique. Cover the top of your kitchen scale with plastic wrap. First, pull the roll of plastic wrap over the top of the scale to see how much you need to cut.
How do you use shortening?
Scoop the shortening into the water. Using a spoon, scoop shortening into the water one spoonful at a time. Continue to add shortening until the water level reaches the mark indicating twice the amount of shortening that you need.