How Much is a Stick of Butter?
First of all: a standard Stick of butter always means 4 ounces. a half-stick is two ounces so Deeli is incorrect in saying that 4 ounces is no longer the standard. Secondly, fatboyslimsmom, if you are talking about mixing butter (or other fat) with sugar in...
How Much is a Stick of Butter?
Also, shortening may be a good substitute for butter (since it is much cheaper) but also be aware that butter flavored Crisco just has coloring in it. It is much easier to mix and converts to the same amount.