Measuring The FACS Track

Different ways to Measure What are the two ways of measuring for accuracy? A. Standard measuring cups and spoons What we use B. Weighing Restaurants, Professional Kitchens

Types of Measuring Cups Types are DRY and LIQUID The difference is that Liquid has a pouring spout and multiple measurements. Dry and liquid ingredients are measured differently It is important to measure correctly to enhance the quality of your food product

Liquid Ingredients: Include: milk, water, oil, juices, food colorings, and extracts Use Liquid Measuring Cup!

Draw a Liquid Measuring Cup

Dry Ingredients: Include: sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices Use dry measuring CUPS Brown sugar should always be packed into the measuring cup Only use measuring SPOONS for small dry ingredient amounts

Draw a set of measuring cups

1 cup 1/2 cup 1/3 cup 1/4 cup Remember: 1-2-3-4 (1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4)

Measuring Spoons 1 Tablespoon 1 Teaspoon 1/2 Teaspoon 1/4 Teaspoon Remember: Table is BIGGER than Tea

Describe how to measure the following: FLOUR: Gently spoon flour into measuring cup. Level. GRANULATED SUGAR: Put in measuring cup. Level. BROWN SUGAR: Pack down in measuring cup. Level

Describe how to measure the following: POWDERED OR CONFECTIONERS SUGAR: Spoon into measuring cup. Level SHORTENING: Use rubber spatula to pack down into measuring cup. Level.

Abbreviations used in the Kitchen!!! tsp: teaspoon Tbsp: tablespoon T: tablespoon t: teaspoon c.: cup f.g.: few grains sq.: square

Abbreviations used in the Kitchen!!! pt. : pint qt. : quart oz. : ounce lb. : pound min. : minute hr. : hour doz. : dozen

Equivalents __________ounce = 1 pound? 16 ounces = 1 pound _________ teaspoons = 1 tablespoon? 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon

Equivalents ______tablespoons = 1 cup? 16 tablespoons = 1 cup

Equivalents _____ tablespoons = 1 fluid ounce? ____ tablespoons = 1/4 cup? 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup

Equivalents ____ tablespoons = 1/2 cup? 8 tablespoons = 1/2 cup ___ cups = 1 pint? 2 cups = 1 pint

Equivalents ___ cups = 1 quart 4 cups = 1 quart ___ pints = 1 quart

Equivalents ____ quarts = 1 gallon? 4 quarts = 1 gallon ____ ounces = 1 cup? 8 ounces = 1 cup

Equivalents _____ sticks = 1 pound of butter? ____ cups = 1 pound of butter? 2 cups = 1 pound of butter

Equivalents _____ cups = 1/4 pound of butter? 1/2 cup = 1/4 pound of butter ____ ounces = 1 square of chocolate? 1 ounce = 1 square of chocolate

Equivalents ______ miniature marshmallows = 1 standard marshmallow? ____ cup = 1 stick of butter? 1/2 cup = 1 stick of butter