Measuring Basic EQUIVALENTS What you need to know

Food Fact Whenever you double or halve a recipe, the temperature of the oven does NOT change. However, the amount of ingredients, cooking time and size of the pan will be affected.

1 Tablespoon 3 teaspoon 1 Tablespoon = 3 t e a spoons There are 3 letters in the word tea and 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon.

¼ cup 4 Tablespoons

What is half of a 2/3 cup of molasses?

What is half of ¾ a cup of milk? 2 Tablespoons ¼ cup = 2 oz 1 fluid ounce = 2 Tablespoons

Name the Abbreviations The U.S. uses the English system: Teaspoon Tablespoon Cup Pint Quart Gallon Ounce/fluid ounce Pound tsp. or t. Tbsp. or T. c. pt. qt. gal. oz./fl. oz. lb.

More abbreviations: Few grains, dash, pinch Dozen f.g. Inch Second Minute Hour Degree Fahrenheit/Celsius f.g. doz. in. sec. min. hr. ° F./C.

Abbreviations Pop Quiz What do these stand for? lb. ____________ L ____________ tsp. or t. ____________  F. ____________ qt. ____________ fl. oz. ____________ Pound Liter teaspoon Fahrenheit quart Fluid ounce

Measuring Facts and Methods

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.

Measuring Dry Ingredients Measuring flour: Do not pack the flour into the measuring cup or spoon because you will end up with more flour. Instead, scoop flour into the cup and level with a spatula or knife.

Measuring brown sugar: Pack the brown sugar tightly into the measuring cup or spoon. Once it is packed down, level it with a straight edge or knife. Measuring granulated sugar: Fill the cup with sugar. Level with the back of a spatula or knife so that sugar is even with top of measuring cup or spoon.

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 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup sizes.

To measure less than a ¼ cup use a measuring spoon To measure 1/8th tsp. many sets come with a 1/8th spoon

Which measuring utensil 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

Pass the Cup Dry/solid measure check-up: Which of these amounts is greater? Write the 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 _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________ _____________

Measuring Solid Ingredients Sticks of butter and margarine have measurements marked on the wrapper. One stick = 1/2 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 plastic scraper to remove it from the cup.

Basic Equivalents Dry/Liquid equivalents: Equivalents are amounts that are equal to each other. They are useful when you must alter or change a recipe to serve more or less people than the recipe yields. Dry/Liquid equivalents: Pinch or Dash = less than 1/8 teaspoon 1 Tablespoon = 3 teaspoons 1/4 cup = 4 Tablespoons 1/3 cup = 5 Tablespoons & 1 teaspoon 1/2 cup = 8 Tablespoons 3/4 cup = 12 Tablespoons 1 cup = 16 Tablespoons -- 2 Cups = 1 Pound

Basic Equivalents 1 fluid ounce = 2 Tablespoons 8 ounces = 1 cup 16 ounces = 1 pound 1 pint = 2 cups 1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups 1 gallon = 4 quarts = 8 pints = 16 cups

How Do You Measure Up? BONUS What is half of 2/3 cup? If a recipe calls for one egg and you want to cut the recipe in half, how might you half an egg? Answer: 1 large egg = 1/4 cup. Crack egg into bowl and mix with fork. Pour out approximately 1/2 or 2 tablespoons of egg.

Now you should be SUPER ready to continue in the kitchen