2. Microwaves

3. Measuring Review Statements Brown sugar – pack it into the cup. Brown sugar – pack it into the cup. Flour – stir, spoon into the cup & level with the straight edge. Flour – stir, spoon into the cup & level with the straight edge. Liquid – liquid measuring cup, eye level, lower line. Liquid – liquid measuring cup, eye level, lower line. Paste – rinse cup w/ cold H2O, pack in, cut, pack in again. Paste – rinse cup w/ cold H2O, pack in, cut, pack in again. To measure ¾ C use ½ & ¼. To measure ¾ C use ½ & ¼. To measure 1/8 C use 2 T. To measure 1/8 C use 2 T.

4. Microwaves Microwaves work by sending waves that are attracted to Fat, sugar and water molecules that cause the food to vibrate against each other. Microwaves work by sending waves that are attracted to Fat, sugar and water molecules that cause the food to vibrate against each other. Containers that are safe to put into the microwave are: Containers that are safe to put into the microwave are: –Plastic –Paper –Glass

5. Microwaves Standing time – the time after the microwave goes off that the food continues to cook. Standing time – the time after the microwave goes off that the food continues to cook. The volume or amount of food increases the cooking or standing time. The volume or amount of food increases the cooking or standing time.

6. To increase even cooking: –Stir or rotate foods during cooking –Use a turn table if possible –Cover foods with plastic wrap

7. To Prevent Splattering & Exploding Cover foods with waxed paper, plastic wrap or a lid. Cover foods with waxed paper, plastic wrap or a lid. Pierce items like potatoes & egg yolk. Pierce items like potatoes & egg yolk.

8. Remember that microwave containers can be hot. Remember that microwave containers can be hot. Use pot holders or hot pads to take the food out of the oven. Use pot holders or hot pads to take the food out of the oven. Some foods are generally not cooked in the microwave for texture and appearance reasons – baked goods & meats.