Vox Humana wrote:
> "zxcvbob" > wrote in message
>>
>> Some shortening is whipped and some isn't. Take a cup of your
>> favorite shortening and melt it. See how much liquid you get, and
>> that's your exact substitution value when you use oil. Using oil
>> will make things greasier just because it stays liquid.
>>
>> (I don't think Crisco is whipped)
>>
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>
> Technically, it isn't whipped. Extremely small bubbles or nitrogen
> gas are dispersed into the fat.
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>

Some shortening says "whipped" on the label, and it usually has 42
ounces per can instead of 48. I don't know if Crisco is injected with
nitrogen or not. My advice to melt OP's favorite shortening and measure
the resulting liquid will work either way.

Best regards,
Bob