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Default Easy way to measure shortening

Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote in
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> On Thu, 22 May 2008 10:12:05 -0700 (PDT), weaver615
> > wrote:
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>>Most Pie Crust recipes call for 1/2 cup of shortening.

>
> Most accurate is by weight. 4 oz....there it is.
>
> I have started weighing everything. Much easier.
>
>


except weight 4 oz is not by volume 1/2 cup and oil doesn't weigh 4 oz per
1/2 cup.

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