1. Measuring
The FACS Track

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. Draw a Liquid Measuring Cup

6. 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

7. Draw a set of measuring cups

8. 1 cup
1/2 cup
1/3 cup
1/4 cup
Remember: (1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4)

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

10. 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

11. 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.

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

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

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

15. Equivalents
______tablespoons = 1 cup?
16 tablespoons = 1 cup

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

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

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

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

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

21. 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

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