Measuring shortening can leave greasy, hard-to-clean measuring cups. Fortunately, there’s a simple trick that saves time and keeps your cookware clean.
Instead of packing shortening into a cup, use a small kitchen scale. Place the container or a bowl on the scale, tare it to zero, and spoon in shortening until you reach the required weight. This eliminates messy residue in measuring cups and makes cleanup much easier—usually all you need to wash is a single spoon.
For reference: 1 cup of shortening = 6 ounces (approximately 205 grams).
This method is quick, accurate, and ideal for any recipe that calls for shortening. Using a scale also improves consistency in baking and reduces waste from scraping cups.
If you don’t already own a kitchen scale, they’re affordable and useful for many cooking tasks, from weighing dry ingredients to portioning dough.
Keeping measurements by weight is a habit that pays off with more reliable results and less cleanup—give it a try next time you bake.
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