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Write the word that identifies the following abbreviations.
c. cup qt. quart oz. ounce lb. pound Tbsp. Tablespoon t. teaspoon g. gram hr. hour ml. milliliter tsp. T. pt. pint
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Equivalents in measuring
13. Complete the following equivalents. ______ tbsp. = 1 c. ______ oz. = 1 lb. ______ tsp. = 1 tbsp. ______ c. = 1pt. ______ c. = 1 qt. ______ fl. oz. = 1 c 16 16 3 2 4 8
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Why should STANDARD measuring cups and spoons be used in food preparation?
- More accurate - Turns out correctly
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Measuring Equipment and Techniques
A set of dry measuring cups consists of: 1 cup ½ cup 1/3 cup ¼ cup
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Measuring Equipment and Techniques
A standard set of liquid measuring cups consists of : 8 cups 4 cups 2 cups 1 cup
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Measuring Equipment and Techniques
Standard set of measuring spoons consists of: 1 tsp. ½ tsp. ¼ tsp. 1 T.
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¾ cup 2/3 cup ½ cup 1/3 cup ¼ cup 1 cup liquid measuring cup measures the following fractions:
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Measuring Equipment and Techniques
1 stick of margarine /butter equals= When measuring liquids check for accuracy by looking at the measuring line at And on a flat surface ½ cup Eye Level
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¼ c. 3 Dry 1/3 C. 2 Dry 1/2 C, ¼ c, 2T 1 1 C ½ c Dry Liquid
Size cups? How many? Dry or liquid cup? ¼ c. 3 1/3 C. 2 1/2 C, ¼ c, 2T 1 1 C ½ c Dry ¾ cup flour 2/3 cup shortening 7/8 cup sugar ½ cup water Dry Dry Liquid
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How do you measure the following?
1 tablespoon cinnamon? ¾ teaspoon vanilla? 3 tsp. ½ tsp., ¼ tsp.
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Match the ingredient with the measuring technique!
Fill to overflowing and level with a metal spatula. Press into a dry measuring cup to avoid air pockets: level with straight edge, remove with a rubber scraper. Stir to lighten or use a sifter, then spoon into a dry measuring cup, level with a metal spatula. Fill cup and pack into a dry measuring cup. Stir to remove lumps and dip in a measuring spoon; level with a metal spatula or straight edge of container. Place Liquid measuring cup on a flat surface: fill to desired line. Check for accuracy by looking at eye level. D A. Milk B. Flour C. shortening D. Granulated sugar E. baking soda or baking powder F. Brown Sugar C B F E A
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Solve the Problem – Double the recipe
1 ½ Cup ¾ cup of brown sugar x2=________ 1 ½ tsp. cinnamon x2= _________ 1/3 cup milk x2= ___________ 3 tsp. 2/3 cup
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