In article >,
Billy <Hereiam@hotmaildotcom> wrote:

> On Thu, 22 May 2008 10:12:05 -0700 (PDT), weaver615
> > wrote:
>
> >Most Pie Crust recipes call for 1/2 cup of shortening.
>
> Most accurate is by weight. 4 oz....there it is.


Where is it?

> I have started weighing everything. Much easier.

A cup of shortening is 6.7 ounces:

http://www.sweetnapa.com/volume-to-w...ent-conversion

You may have noticed that shortening floats in water. That should be a
clue.

Weight is more accurate for recipes, but only if the recipe specifies
weight as the measure.

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Dan Abel
Petaluma, California USA