MEASURING SHORTENING RECIPES

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CRUSTING BUTTERCREAM WITHOUT SHORTENING - CAKE DECORIST



Crusting Buttercream Without Shortening - Cake Decorist image

Crusting buttercream without shortening is firm to the touch. And when you touch it, it will not leave an imprint. Also, it will serve as a strong base. So with this, you can add more designs to it. When it sets, you will have a firm working surface. Thus, making it easy to do delicate pipings. Likewise, it is convenient to add fondant and gum paste toppers.  Moreover, some recipes for crusting buttercream call for vegetable shortening. Though, if you do not like the taste of shortening, then these easy buttercream recipes are perfect for you. Note that these buttercream recipes are easy, creamy, and tasty. Aside from these, you only need simple ingredients. 

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Categories     Dessert

Total Time 10 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Yield 2.5

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup of softened unsalted butter
3 and 1/2 to 4 cups of powdered sugar
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 to 2 tbsp of heavy cream

Steps:

  • Before anything else, make sure to prepare your ingredients. Then, set your butter to room temperature. After that, allow it to soften before mixing. Also, ensure to sift your powdered sugar to remove clumps.
  • Then, place your softened butter inside a mixing bowl. And make sure to cream it using an electric mixer set at medium speed. Afterward, beat the butter mixture for about two minutes. Or do so until it becomes light in color and smooth.
  • Next, set your mixer to low. Then, slowly add in your powdered sugar. After that, add the first 3 cups of sugar gradually. And do not forget to mix until well combined. Afterward, ensure to set your electric mixer's speed to medium-low. And be sure to combine properly.
  • Afterward, set your mixer to low. Then, make sure to add your heavy cream and vanilla slowly. As usual, ensure to mix everything well.
  • Be sure to set your electric mixer to medium speed when everything incorporates well. And beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy.
  • Finally, lower the speed of your electric mixer. And be sure to add your remaining sugar. Do it until your buttercream becomes firm or as you desire for your recipe. Then, turn your mixer back up. And whip once again until it becomes fluffy.

HOW TO MEASURE SHORTENING - SUGARHERO
Mar 10, 2019 · To use water to measure your shortening, fill a measuring cup with at least 3/4 cup of cold water. Be sure that the quantity of water you use is larger than the quantity of shortening that you need to measure. Now, mentally add 3/4 cup (the water measurement) and 1/2 cup (the amount of shortening you need). That equals 1 1/4 cup.
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MEASURING SHORTENING (CRISCO) | THRIFTYFUN
Sep 10, 2009 · When a recipe calls for a measured amount of shortening, use this tip to make measuring easier. If the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of shortening, fill the measuring cup 1/2 full of water then add the shortening until the water level reaches the 1 cup mark. Dump out the water and what you have left is 1/2 cup of shortening.
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SHORTENING - RESOURCE - SMART KITCHEN | ONLINE COOKING SCHOOL
To Measure Shortening, use a rubber spatula or spoon and pack it into a dry measuring cup so that the shortening sits level with the graduated line representing the amount you need. For example, for one cup, pack it into the dry measuring cup and level off the cup with a straight edge. Portion Size Allow 1-2 t of Shortening per recipe. Substitutes
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HOW MUCH DOES SHORTENING WEIGH? - AMY THE FAMILY CHEF
Aug 04, 2014 · Measuring it in a measuring cup can be messy as the cup gets very greasy and I worry that it’s not accurate. Then someone suggested weighing shortening with a scale and I found that it works great. The only problem is that most recipes are written for butter. When I weighed the same amount of shortening (for example, 1/2 cup should weigh 4 ...
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DO YOU USE A DRY OR LIQUID MEASURING CUP FOR SHORTENING ...
Jun 17, 2019 · Shortening There are two ways to accurately measure shortening. The first uses cold water and mathematical skills. For example, to measure 1/3 cup of shortening, fill a 1-cup liquid measuring cup to the 2/3 cup mark with cold water. Does shortening weigh the same as butter?
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HOW TO MEASURE INGREDIENTS | BETTER HOMES & GARDENS
Measuring Shortening and Cream Cheese As mentioned in the section on measuring butter, if your shortening or cream cheese is in block form, it will likely have measurement markings on the package. If you’re using nonblock shortening or cream cheese, spoon it into a dry measuring cup. Pack it firmly into the cup and level off the top.
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MEASURING SHORTENING AND PEANUT BUTTER - THE HAPPY ...
Take a glass measuring cup and fill it to the 1 cup line. Then add your sticky ingredient until it displaces to the water to the measurement you need. So for example, if you needed one cup of shortening, fill the glass with water to the 1 cup mark. Then add shortening until the water reaches the 2 cup mark. If I only needed 3/4 cup I would add ...
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SHORTENING TO BUTTER CONVERSION RECIPES
Shortening: 1 lb. 4: 4 lbs. Milk: 6 cups: 4: 24 cups (= 6 qt. or 1½ gal.) Converting an Imperial Measuring System Recipe. The process for adjusting an imperial measure recipe is identical to the method outlined above.
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HOW MUCH DOES SHORTENING WEIGH? - AMY THE FAMILY CHEF
Aug 04, 2014 · Measuring it in a measuring cup can be messy as the cup gets very greasy and I worry that it’s not accurate. Then someone suggested weighing shortening with a scale and I found that it works great. The only problem is that most recipes are written for butter. When I weighed the same amount of shortening (for example, 1/2 cup should weigh 4 ...
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HOW TO MEASURE INGREDIENTS FOR BETTER BAKING | TASTE OF HOME
Oct 21, 2020 · Using Measuring Spoons. For dry ingredients such as flour, sugar or spices, heap the ingredient into the spoon over a canister or waxed paper. With a metal spatula or flat side of a knife, level with the rim of the spoon. For shortening or butter, spread into spoon and level off. For liquids, pour into measuring spoon over a bowl or custard cup.
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HOW TO MEASURE BAKING INGREDIENTS CORRECTLY - HOUSE OF ...
Nov 13, 2021 · Measuring Butter & Shortening. Most butter comes prepackaged with marking lines to indicate where to cut for the amount called for in your recipe. 1 stick of butter = ½ cup (8 tablespoons) or 115 grams. I like to buy shortening in sticks as well for the same reason. It's so easy and I don't have to bother with measuring cups.
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CONVERTING AND ADJUSTING RECIPES AND FORMULAS – BASIC ...
Shortening: 1 lb. 4: 4 lbs. Milk: 6 cups: 4: 24 cups (= 6 qt. or 1½ gal.) Converting an Imperial Measuring System Recipe. The process for adjusting an imperial measure recipe is identical to the method outlined above. However, care must be taken with liquids as the number of ounces in an imperial pint, quart, and gallon is different from the ...
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CAN YOU SUBSTITUTE COOKING OIL FOR SHORTENING? - I FORGOT ...
It’s a quantity-for-quantity substitution, so if your cake calls for 2/3 cup of oil, you would use 2/3 cup of melted shortening. For the most accurate measurement, melt the shortening before measuring it. Any excess can be left at room temperature to solidify, and then may be used for greasing pans.
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MEASURING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES - HOW TO COOKING TIPS ...
Graduated and adjustable measuring cups are used to measure dry ingredients, such as flour, sugar, oats, rice and solid ingredients, such as shortening and peanut butter. The single measure cups are generally found nested in a graduated set of ¼ cup, 1/3 cup, ½ cup, and 1 cup measures.
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HOW DO YOU CONVERT SHORTENING TO OIL? - REFERENCE.COM
Mar 30, 2020 · Shortening can be melted and used in the place of oil in some recipes in the same amount of oil as requested in the recipe. Shortening should not be used in the place of oil when baking, however, because it changes the consistency of the finished product. Although both shortening and oil are fats, shortening is a type of oil that is solidifies ...
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{VIDEO} TRICK FOR MEASURING BUTTER, SHORTENING & SOLIDS ...
Solid fats, such as margarine, lard, buttery spread, or shortening packaged in a tub (and non-liquid, wet ingredients such as sour cream, yogurt, apple sauce, mashed banana, peanut butter, etc.) can be measured by pressing the ingredient into a measuring cup, lined with saran wrap for easy removal, level it off against the top of the measuring cup and lift it out by the saran wrap.
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SUBSTITUTING OIL FOR SHORTENING IN RECIPES | THRIFTYFUN
Sep 14, 2010 · To substitute shortening with oil is a 3 (oil) to 4 (shortening) ratio. Since the recipe asks for 3/4 cup shortening you will need 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of oil. Please note that using oil instead of the shortening called for in a recipe in baking items such as cakes, cookies or pastries will cause the items to be more dense (less fluffy).
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CAN YOU SUBSTITUTE LARD FOR SHORTENING? - MISS VICKIE
Mar 21, 2021 · The liquid shortening is great for frying. There are different forms of shortening out there, and it is usually categorized according to the purpose. For instance, shortening is available as cake shortening and all-purpose shortening. The Bottom Line. The bottom line is that lard is a fine substitute for shortening.
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QUESTION: HOW TO MEASURE PEANUT BUTTER - BIKEHIKE
Aug 11, 2021 · Shortening There are two ways to accurately measure shortening. The first uses cold water and mathematical skills. For example, to measure 1/3 cup of shortening, fill a 1-cup liquid measuring cup to the 2/3 cup mark with cold water.
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