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Measuring for Success

Measuring for Success. Abbreviations. teaspoon: t. tsp. or teas. tablespoon: T. Tbsp. or Tbls . cup: c. ounce: oz. Must Know Equivalents. 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon 16 tablespoons = 1 cup 8 fluid ounces = 1 cup 16 ounces = 1 pound. Question#1 – How many T.in ¼ c? In ½ c.?.

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Measuring for Success

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  1. Measuring for Success

  2. Abbreviations teaspoon: t. tsp. or teas. tablespoon: T. Tbsp. or Tbls. cup: c. ounce: oz.

  3. Must Know Equivalents 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon 16 tablespoons = 1 cup 8 fluid ounces = 1 cup 16 ounces = 1 pound Question#1 – How many T.in ¼ c? In ½ c.?

  4. Categories of Measuring Utensils • Dry Measuring Cups 1cup • ¼cup ⅓cup ½ cup

  5. Typical Ingredients measured Dry Ingredients “Sticky” Ingredients • Flour • Sugar • Oatmeal • Chocolate chips • Rice • Shortening • Peanut Butter • Brown Sugar

  6. How to Measure. . . . . Dry measuring cups are designed to allow the cook to overflow then level the ingredient off with a straight-edged utensil.

  7. Question?? • Why wasn’t cinnamon or salt included in the list of typical ingredients measured in dry measuring cups? Answer . . . . . . Because those ingredients are typically used in amounts less than ¼ cup – the size of the smallest dry measuring cup.

  8. Liquid Measuring Cups • Liquids are measured in transparent glass or translucent plastic liquid measuring cup with a pouring spout and handle.

  9. Typical ingredients measured. • Milk • Juice • Water • Oil • Syrups such as. . . • Molasses • Corn syrup Rememer “The Rule” The ingredient can be poured and will level itself in the measuring cup.

  10. How to Measure Liquids • Place measuring cup on a flat level surface. • Read the level by making sure you are at level. Note: Read the liquid’s level at the bottom of the meniscus.

  11. What is wrong and why? Answer. . . • Not level • Not set on a flat surface.

  12. Measuring Spoons for ingredients less than ¼ cup Tablespoon ¼ teaspoon ½ teaspoon teaspoon

  13. Measuring Spoons • Measuring spoons are used to measure ingredients less than ¼ cup. • They are used to measure both liquid and dry ingredients.

  14. Typical ingredients measured • Spices • Cinnamon, salt, oregano, etc. • Leavening agents • Baking powder, baking soda, yeast • Flavorings • Almond extract • Vanilla Dry ingredients. . . Liquid ingredients. . .

  15. Measuring Fats Fats are ingredients such as butter, margarine, shortening, or peanut butter. Cut here for ¼ c. Cut here for 1/3 c. 1 # Butter or Margarine = 4 sticks Each section = 1 tablespoon therefore 1 stick = 8 T. = ½ c.

  16. Shortening Oil that has hydrogen added to make it a solid at room temperature Measured with dry measuring cups • Pack down to eliminate • air pockets • Overfill • Level off the excess

  17. Measuring Flour Correctly 1. Stir the flour to loosen

  18. Measuring Flour Correctly 2. Spoon into dry measuring cup. Warning! Do not pack or scoop.

  19. Measuring Flour Correctly 3. Overfill

  20. Measuring Flour Correctly 4. Level off with a straight edge

  21. Measuring Brown Sugar . . . . the correct way 1. Scoop and pack down 2. Holds it’s shape

  22. Measuring correctly means . . . recipe success!

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