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Why do high- ratio cakes require a high amount of emulsified shortening to absorb the liquid?
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Can substituting butter for high ratio shortening can cause curdling?
yes it will curdle. High Ratio Shortening contains emulsifiers that allow it to hold a large amount of liquid without curdling. do NOT substitute regular shortening or butter into a recipe that specifically says High ratio or emulsified shortening.
Can you substitute butter for shortening in a biscuit recipe and can the amount of butter equal the amount of shortening?
Yes and yes.
How much butter is needed to substitute for shortening in bread recipe?
Use the same amount of butter as you would shortening. In bread, a tablespoon of butter can be used instead of a tablespoon of shortening. The same amount of canola oil is even healthier.
How is shortening measured using the water displacement method?
To measure shortening using the water displacement method, fill a measuring cup with a known amount of water. Add shortening into the water until the water level rises to the desired amount, then carefully remove the shortening and measure its volume. The difference between the initial water level and the final water level in the measuring cup represents the volume of shortening.
Do all brand of diapers absorb the same amount of liquid?
no not all brands of diapers absorb the same amount of liquid
How much butter to substitute for a fourth cup of vegetable shortening?
The same amount.
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.
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.
Why can't desert soil absorb rainfall?
Desert soil does absorb a certain amount of rainfall.
When substituting butter for shortening is it the same amount?
it should be a little less, however, if you MUST substitute butter, you are better off to use margarine, you will find that it tastes better than shortening.
How do you make melted chocolate chips more spreadable?
put a very small amount of shortening in the mix and pop it in the microwave for a few seconds. If you are melting them on the stove, just add a small (and I mean small) amount of shortening to that too and it will become easier to handle.
How much lard should you use to replace one quarter cup shortening?
Use the same amount
