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Measurement Conventions and Systems

Measurement Conventions and Systems. How do you properly measure an ingredient by count, volume, and weight?. Measurement Conventions. Recipe ingredients are listed in a recipe in one of three measuring conventions: Count Volume Weight. Count.

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Measurement Conventions and Systems

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  1. Measurement Conventions and Systems How do you properly measure an ingredient by count, volume, and weight?

  2. Measurement Conventions • Recipe ingredients are listed in a recipe in one of three measuring conventions: Count Volume Weight

  3. Count • Count: an ingredient is listed based on the number of whole items. • Example: Eggs

  4. Volume • The measurement of the space occupied by a solid, liquid, or gas. • Best for measuring liquid and dry ingredients • Use tools such as measuring cups, spoons, ladles, and scoops.

  5. Weight • The measurement of its mass or heaviness using a scale • They can measure both liquid and dry ingredients. • Typically preferredovervolume method because weight can be measured more accurately

  6. Measuring Dry Volume • Overfill measuring container and scrape off any excess. • Some recipes call for packing (compressing) ingredients. • example?

  7. Measuring Liquid Volume • Set a clear measuring cup or other clear container on a flat surface. • Read at eye level

  8. Some scales are set to measure pounds and some are set to measure ounces. Do not forget to account for the weight of the container (tareweight). Measuring by Weight

  9. Check Point • How would you measure ½ cup of flour? • How would you measure ½ pound of flour? • Is 8 fl. oz. of oil the same as 8 oz. of oil?

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