MEASURING INGREDIENTS There are different ways to measure different ingredients. Liquids should be measured in a liquid measuring cup. Larger amounts of dry ingredients should be measured in a dry measuring cup. When measuring ingredients less than ¼ cup, you should use measuring spoons. Some fats come in containers with measurements on the side of the box or are individually divided within the box.

MEASURING DRY INGREDIENTS Dry ingredients include flour, coconut, white sugar, icing sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt (to name a few). To measure properly, spoon/scoop the ingredient into the correct measure until it is overflowing. Level with a straight edge spatula or the flat side of a knife. Do not tap or shake the measuring cup.

Icing sugar should be sifted before being measured.

Brown sugar should be firmly packed into the dry measuring cup. You will know if you have packed the sugar into the cup properly if the sugar holds its shape when dumped from the measuring cup.

Measuring Liquid Ingredients Liquid ingredients include water, oil, juice, vinegar, and milk (to name a few). Locate the mark on the side of the liquid measuring cup. Place the cup on a flat and level surface. Lean down so your eye is level with the mark. Add the liquid until it reaches the chosen level. The meniscus should be at the bottom of the line. Pour the liquid out. You can not get an accurate measure if you hold the cup or look at the line from above or below.

Measuring Ingredients In Measuring Spoons Both liquid and dry ingredients are measured in measuring spoons if the amount required is less than ¼ cup. Always have a waste bowl to collect the excess ingredient. For liquids, hold the spoon over the waste bowl and pour until full. For dry ingredients, scoop the ingredient and level off the top with a straight edged spatula. Some ingredients can be levelled using the edge of the container like baking powder or baking soda.

Measuring Solid Fats Fats include butter, margarine, shortening, lard, and peanut butter. (to name a few). There are three ways to measure fat Using the package Use the ruler on the side of the container to cut off the desired amount.

Pre-packaged Some fats are already packaged in a desired amount. One block equals ½ cup (125 ml.).

C. Using Dry Measuring Cups or Spoons Choose the correct size cup or spoon. Using a rubber scraper or a spoon fill the cup making sure there are no air pockets. Level with a straight edged spatula. Remove from the cup using the rubber scraper so the cup looks clean and clear of food.