Measuring Culinary 1

Name That Utensil Can you name them? Serving spoons & cups vary in size. These are the standard measuring utensil sizes… Can you name them? ©2002 Learning Zone Express

The Right Measuring Utensil 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 flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup milk 2 tablespoons cooking oil ©2002 Learning Zone Express

Measuring Liquid Ingredients Liquid ingredients can include: Milk, water, oil, juice, vanilla extract, etc. 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. ©2002 Learning Zone Express

Measuring Dry Ingredients A standard set of dry measuring cups is made of four cup sizes. What amount does each cup measure? ©2002 Learning Zone Express

Measuring Dry Ingredients Dry ingredients can include: Flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder. 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. 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. ©2002 Learning Zone Express

Measuring Dry Ingredients 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. ©2002 Learning Zone Express

Pass the Cup 1/2 cup or 3/4 cup 1/4 cup or 1/3 cup 1/4 cup or 2 Tbsp. Dry Measuring Cup Check-up: Circle the greater amount 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 ©2002 Learning Zone Express

Measuring Solid Ingredients Sticks of butter and margarine have measurements marked on the wrapper. One stick = ½ cup or 8 tablespoons Measure 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 scraper to remove it from the cup. ©2002 Learning Zone Express

Measuring Just With Spoons This chart shows some amounts that you’ll often see in recipes. It also shows how to measure those amounts with measuring 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. ©2002 Learning Zone Express

Kitchen Races Measuring Techniques Can you do these things in the most efficient way? 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. ©2002 Learning Zone Express