Measuring Accurately in Recipes

What Do Units of Measurement Measure? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v-ulU_mi7o What Do Units of Measurement Measure? Types of Measurements Units of Measurement Measurement Abbreviations Volume Teaspoon Tablespoon Fluid ounce Cup Pint Quart Gallon tsp. or t. Tbsp. or T. fl. oz. c. pt. qt. gal. Weight Ounce Pound oz. lb. Temperature Degrees Fahrenheit °F

Measuring Terms Heaping Key Measuring Terms Definition Heaping A very full or large amount. Example: a measuring cup that is overflowing Level Flat and even. To check for correct measurement at “eye level” for liquids or to scrape to level using a straight-edge spatula for dry and solid ingredients. Pinch Less than 1/8 tsp. or the amount of an ingredient that can be held between the thumb and forefinger.

Correct Procedures for Measuring Dry and Solid Ingredients Ingredient to be Measured Measuring Utensil Used Correct Procedures Granulated sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices Measuring spoons (small amounts) Dry measuring cups Scale (large amounts) Spoon ingredient into correct measuring utensil until overfilled Do not shake or tap the measuring utensil Use a straight-edged spatula or the back of a knife to level off Sifted ingredients such as flour or powdered sugar Sift the ingredient first into a bowl or container Then follow the same directions for other dry ingredients

Correct Procedures for Measuring Dry and Solid Ingredients Continued… Ingredient to be Measured Measuring Utensil Used Correct Procedures Brown sugar Measuring spoons (small amounts) Dry measuring cups Spoon brown sugar into measuring cup pressing firmly down with the back of a spoon each time packing it into the measuring cup Overfill and then level off as stated above Solid ingredients like peanut butter and shortening Measuring spoons (small amount) Use a rubber spatula to press ingredients into measuring cup Make sure to eliminate any air pockets Overfill, then level off with straight-edged spatula or the back of a knife

Correct Procedures for Measuring Liquids Ingredient to be Measured Measuring Utensil Used Correct Procedures Liquids including milk, water, oil, juices, food colorings, and extracts Measuring spoons (small amounts) Liquid measuring cup Make sure measuring cup is on a flat surface Bend down at eye level to the desired marking on the measuring cup Slowly pour the liquid ingredient into the measuring cup until it reaches desired level The handle and spout on the measuring cup make it easy to pour

Correct Procedures for Measuring Fats Ingredient to be Measured Measuring Utensil Used Correct Procedures Butter and Margarine Your eyeballs and a knife The outside of butter and margarine wrappers have markings indicating tablespoons Use the markings to measure the amount that you need and cut through the wrapper on that line

Final Measuring Tips Always measure over the ingredient container or a piece of wax paper, never over the combined recipe ingredients For sticky items like honey and molasses, lightly spray the measuring cup with cooking spray to make it easier to remove the ingredient https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQkCBhQd7wM