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Impossible to say because every brand of margarine is going to have a different amount of air whipped into it, and often they also add water, so it's not going to have the same properties as margarine or butter for cooking.
IF you want to approximate it's best to go by weight rather than volume.
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How much butter to substitute for a fourth cup of vegetable shortening?
The same amount.
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.
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 oil is one fourth cup of butter?
One quarter cup (one fourth cup) of butter is equal to one quarter cup of oil.
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.
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 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.
Can you use three-fourths cup of shortening instead of butter when baking cookies?
Substitutes for shortening are butter and margarine in sticks. Use the same amount as called for in your recipe. Keep in mind, plain shortening will NOT be as flavorful as butter or margarine. Do not use soft margarine in a tub as it contains too much water.
How many grams is half cup butter?
1/2 a cup of butter is equal to one whole stick of butter
How much is one fourth cups of butter?
One fourth cup of butter is equal to 4 tablespoons or 2 ounces.
How many sticks of buttervin half cup of shortening?
One stick of butter = 1/2 cup.
