Measure A unit or standard of measurement Measurements Units of measure related to a profession These include ounces pounds inches feet cups teaspoons etc Accuracy The extent to which a given measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement The correctnes ID: 926946
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Kitchen Measurements
Slide2List at least 3 things that are measured in the world that are essential for society to function properly.
Slide3Measure
:
A unit or standard of measurement
.Measurements: Units of measure related to a profession. These include ounces, pounds, inches, feet, cups, teaspoons, etc. Accuracy: The extent to which a given measurement agrees with the standard value for that measurement. The correctness of the measurement made.
Terminology
Slide4Customary Measurements
: In the United States we use customary measures. These include ounces, pounds, inches, feet, cups, teaspoons, etc
.
Metric Measurements: The metric system is the measurement system used all over the world. Units of measuring in metric include gram, liter, milligram, meters, centimeters, etc.Terminology
Slide5The system of weights and measures based on the foot and pound and second and pint that dates back to colonial America.
To measure
distance
: inch, foot, yard, mileTo measure area: acre, any distance squaredTo measure volume: tablespoon, teaspoon, cup, fluid ounce, pint, quart, gallon
To measure
weight (mass)
: pounds, ounces
To measure temperature: Fahrenheit
Customary
System of Measure
Slide6A decimal system of weights and measures, universally used in science, and the official system of measurement in many countries.
To measure
distance
: millimeter, meter, kilometerTo measure area: square meter, hectare,
square
kilometer
To measure volume: milliliter, cubic centimeter, liter, cubic meter To measure weight (mass):milligram, gram, kilogram, metric ton
To measure
temperature: Celsius
Metric System of Measure
Slide7Measuring Equipment
Slide8Markings on a 1 cup includes:
2, 4, 6, 8 fluid ounces
and
¼ c., 1/3 c., ½ c., 2/3 c., ¾ c., 1 c.Liquid Measuring cups
Slide9Always measure at eye level to ensure an accurate pour
.
Use the
meniscus as the line of measure.Liquid Measuring cups
Slide10Slide11Set includes: 1 cup, ½ cup, 1/3 cup, and ¼ cup
Used to measure dry ingredients
What does “dry” mean?
ExamplesDRY Measuring Cups
Slide12Always fill to the top of the cup and level off with a flat edge
Do not heap ingredients into the cup!
DRY Measuring Cups
Slide13MEASURING SPOONS in a
STANDARD SET
13
¼ teaspoon
½ teaspoon
1 teaspoon
1
Tablespoon
(1 Tablespoon = 3 Teaspoons)
Used to measure small amounts of dry
and
liquid ingredients
Examples?
Always measure dry ingredients first
Why?
Slide14Tips
Don
’
t dip into the container to fill spoonInstead, pour liquid into the spoonFill to the top of the spoonLiquid should be level with the tops of the spoon for an accurate measure.
MEASURING SPOONS
Slide15DO NOT USE:
Silverware from the table for measuring
.
It is not accurate, as many spoons are different sizes for measuringMEASURING SPOONS
Slide16Thermometers
Refrigerator, Freezer and Oven
Candy or Frying
Instant-Read
Meat
Probe
Slide17U
se the right thermometer for the right task
Make sure the tip is in the item being temped out and does not poke through the food.
Themometers
Slide18Scales
Balance Weight or Baker
’
s Food Scale
Portion Food Scale
Digital Food Scale
Slide19On your post-itWrite down3-things you learned
2-things you want to learn
1-thing you are still confused
about3-2-1
Slide20YOUR HANDS
Your hands are used to measure ingredients that are:
single items
such as a banana or apple
bunches of items like nuts, grapes.
Slide21WRAPPERS
Tablespoons and cup portions are provided on labels. Carefully make cuts across the mark for accurate portions.
Slide22Tips for Measuring Accurately
Slide23Use only standard measuring cups and spoons
. Any recipe you follow has been tested with standard equipment
.
Do not mistake fluid ounces for ounces. Ounces measure weight and fluid ounces measures volume. To Ensure Accuracy
Slide24N
ever
measure over
a bowl containing other ingredients. You may accidentally tip the measuring device or over pour the ingredients and excess ingredients would fall into the mixture. This could ruin the whole batch, depending on the ingredient and how much was spilledMeasure over the sink, a separate bowl, or a sheet of waxed paper to catch the spillage. Extra ingredients can be poured back.Tips for measuring accuracy