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Measuring

Culinary

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Serving spoons & cups vary in size.

These are the

standard measuring utensil sizes…

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Name That Utensil

Can you name them?

What are two ingredients that

you would measure using

:measuring spoons?

dry measuring cups?

a liquid measuring cup?Which measuring

utensil(s) would you use to measure each of these ingredients?

1 1/3 cups flour1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 cup milk

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The Right Measuring Utensil

Liquid ingredients can include:

Milk, water, oil, juice, vanilla extract, etc.

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Measuring Liquid Ingredients

To measure 1/4 cup or more of a

liquid ingredient, use a

clear, liquid

measuring cup.

Place the cup on level surface and read measurements at eye level.

For smaller amounts use

measuring spoons.

Fill the spoon until a slight dome is visible

.

Always measure over a custard cup.

A standard set of

dry measuring

cups is made of four cup sizes. What amount does each cup measure?

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Measuring Dry Ingredients

Dry ingredients can include:

Flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.

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Measuring Dry Ingredients

To measure less than a 1/4 cup

use a

measuring spoon.

Measuring spoons generally come in

¼ , ½ ,

& 1 teaspoon & 1 tablespoon sizes.

To measure 1/8

tsp

. measure 1/4 tsp.

& then remove half.

To measure 1/4 cup or more of a dry ingredient use a

measuring cup.

Measuring cups generally come

in

¼ , 1/3, ½ ,

and 1 cup sizes.

Always measure over something

that can catch the excess ingredient.

Measuring flour:

Do not pack the flour into

the measuring cup or

spoon because you will

end up with more flour than the recipe calls for. Instead, scoop flour

into the cup and level with a spatula.Is there a difference between “1 cup sifted flour” and “1 cup flour, sifted”? If so, what is the difference? What is added to the flour when you sift it?

Measuring brown sugar (sandcastles):

Pack the brown sugar tightly into the measuring cup or spoon. Once it is packed down, level it with a

spatula.

Measuring granulated sugar:

Fill the cup with sugar. Level with

a spatula so

that sugar is even with top of measuring cup or spoon.

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Measuring Dry Ingredients

Dry Measuring Cup Check-up

:

Circle the greater amount

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Pass the Cup

1/2 cup

or

3/4 cup

1/4 cup

or

1/3 cup

1/4 cup

or

2 Tbsp.

1/2 cup

or

1/4 cup

1/4 cup

or

3 tsp.

1

1/3

cup

or

1 1/4 cup

Sticks of butter and margarine

have

measurements marked

on the wrapper.

One stick = ½ cup

or 8 tablespoonsMeasure solid fats, such as shortening or peanut butter, in a

dry measuring cup. Pack it into the cup and level it with a spatula. Then use a rubber

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Measuring Solid Ingredients

This chart shows some amounts that you’ll often see in recipes.

It also

shows how to measure those amounts with measuring spoons.

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Measuring Just With Spoons

3 tsp.

1 Tbsp.

3/4 tsp.

½ tsp

. +

¼ tsp

.

1/8 tsp. half of 1/4 tsp.

1/8 cup 1 Tbsp. + 1 Tbsp

.

3/4 cup sugar

1

Tbsp.

water

1/8 tsp. salt

1 tsp. salt

2/3 cup sugar

3 tsp. sugar

1 1/3 cups water

1/8 cup sugar

Ingredients

& tools properly cleaned and stored

.

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Kitchen Races Measuring Techniques

Can you do these

things in the most efficient way?