How to Measure Everything

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How to Measure Everything
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• that we use in the kitchen

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Correct Measuring Tools, Tips, and Techniques
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• Standard Measuring Tools

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1, 2, 4, or 8 cup standard/customary liquid
measuring cups
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Standard/Customary Measuring Spoon and Measuring
Cup Set
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Standard/Customary Measuring Spoon and Measuring
Cup Set
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No, I mean the spatula!
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This is a turner or spatula!
This is a rubber scraper!
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The key tool for accurate measurement of
dry/solid ingredients.
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Straight-Edge Spatula
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Do Not Use
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Coffee Cup
Spoons
Knife
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Measuring Dry Ingredients
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• Step 1 Hold the cup over your sheet tray.
• Step 2 Scoop to heaping.
• Step 3 Level off with a straight edge spatula

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The Three Donts of Measuring Flour
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• DONT TAP
• DONT PACK
• DONT SHAKE

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How, when, and why you sift flour
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• 1. 1 c. flour, sifted
• Measure amount first, sift after.
• 2. 1 c. sifted flour
• Sift first, measure amount after.
• 3. 1 c. flour
• Sift together with other dry ingredients as
  directed in the body of the recipe.

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Sugar to sift or not to sift, that is the
question.
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• If necessary to remove lumps from granulated
  sugar, simply crush with the back of a spoon.
• Powdered sugar can be sifted through a sifter
  to remove lumps, add air or sprinkle over the top
  of cakes, cookies or candy.

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Measuring Moist (dry) Ingredients
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Step 1 If the item is sticky, spray the cup
with cooking spray. Step 2 Scoop to
heaping. Step 3 Pack down firmly. Be sure to
work out all air bubbles. Step 4 Level off
with a straight edge patula. Step 5 Use a
rubber scraper to remove any remaining ingredient.
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Brown Sugar
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• Brown sugar will retain the shape of the
  measuring utensil you use if packed and measured
  properly.

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Other ingredients such as shortening and peanut
butter.
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• These ingredients need to be packed into the
  cup, being careful to remove any air pockets.

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Measuring Solid Fats by the Stick Method
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• Butter, margarine and shortening are sold by the
  stick. The wrappers are usually marked off in
  teaspoons and tablespoons to cut what you need.
• OR, pack into a dry measuring cup to remove air
  bubbles.

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Safe Cutting Technique
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Stick Equivalents
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• 1/4 stick 1/8 cup 2 tablespoons
• 1/2 stick 1/4 cup 4 tablespoons
• 1 stick 1/2 cup 8 tablespoons 1/4 pound 4
  ounces
• 2 sticks 1 cup 1/2 pound 8 ounces
• 3 sticks 1 1/2 cups 3/4 pound 12 ounces
• 4 sticks 2 cups 1 pound 16 ounces

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Measuring Liquid Ingredients
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• Step 1 Place measuring cup on a level surface.

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Step 2 Slowly pour liquid into the cup to
desired amount.
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Step 3 Stoop to check at eye level.
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Measuring Small Amounts
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• Step 1 Hold the spoon over wax paper or an
  extra bowl, away from the mixing bowl to catch
  any excess.
• Step 2 For dry ingredients, scoop to heaping,
  then level.

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Liquids will self level.
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Step 3 Level with a straight edge spatula.
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Step 4 Return excess to original container.
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Abbreviations to know

• Teaspoon - tsp. or t.
• Tablespoon - Tbsp. or T.
• Cup - C. or c.
• Ounce - oz.
• Minute - min.
• Pound - lb
• Quart - qt.