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Kitchen Tip: Measuring Shortening

2012
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When a recipe calls for shortening, it can mean a greasy mess in your measuring cups. At least that’s what it used to mean for me.

Until I discovered an easy trick that makes measuring shortening quick & easy and doesn’t leave you with greasy measuring cups that are a pain to get clean. It was like the softening butter tip – so easy, I wondered why I didn’t think of it long ago.

Use a kitchen scale. Put down waxed paper, zero the scale out, and spoon the shortening onto the waxed paper.

1 cup of shortening = 6 ounces.

When you have the amount you need, just dump it in your bowl and toss the waxed paper in the trash. Now all you have to clean is the spoon. How easy is that?!

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Erika, the founder of Musings From a SAHM, is happily married and a homeschooling mom to four children. She lives in New Hampshire and has a passion for writing, encouraging other moms, her family, and most of all, Jesus. She also enjoys baking, spending time with friends, and is an aspiring photographer.

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  1. April Decheine
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    March 22, 2012 at 7:28 am

    Awesome what a great tip!

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  2. Nicole (Mama to 4 Blessings)
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    March 22, 2012 at 7:46 am

    great easy tip – thanks for sharing!
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  3. Julie M.
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    March 22, 2012 at 8:00 am

    What a simple and great idea! Would have never thought of this! I always get mine stuck in a measuring cup!
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  4. melissa says:
    March 22, 2012 at 8:22 am

    Thank you so much for sharing. Great tip!

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  5. Shari Lynne
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    March 22, 2012 at 12:23 pm

    I pinned AND stumbled..fantastic!! Thanks!
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  6. Trisha G. says:
    March 22, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    Thanks for the great tip!
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  7. Kecia
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    March 22, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    Thanks for sharing. I am all about simple tips for the kitchen!
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  8. Mudpies and Tiaras says:
    March 22, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    That is awesome!!!

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  9. Julia
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    March 24, 2012 at 11:45 am

    LOVE this tip! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve avoided recipes that use shortening simply because of the measuring mess. Now I’m off to create a chart to put in my recipe book that tells how much 1/2 cup of shortening weighs, 1/4 cup, 1/8 cup, etc.
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    • Erika
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      March 25, 2012 at 6:50 pm

      I know – me too! I always dreaded recipes with shortening for this reason and when I read this it was a like a lightbulb went off! I have a measurements chart for all sorts of things that I printed out and have on my fridge – love it!
      Thanks for commenting! :)

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  10. Kathy Idol
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    February 19, 2013 at 9:45 am

    Super tip! I have always hated this part of cooking, so messy! Thanks for sharing!

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  11. tami s says:
    March 8, 2013 at 11:01 am

    This is brilliant. I hate the mess of measuring shortening

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  12. jo says:
    April 6, 2013 at 9:56 am

    Great tip. Thank you. Another Pinterest note.

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