1. Measuring devices Metal nested measuring cups Metal nested measuring cups

2. Measuring devices Plastic nested measuring cups Plastic nested measuring cups

3. Measuring devices Measuring spoons Measuring spoons

4. Measuring Devices Kitchen Scale Kitchen Scale

5. How to Measure correctly Use Standard measuring cups and spoons Use Standard measuring cups and spoons Make ALL measurements level Make ALL measurements level When measuring dry ingredients or fats use standardized metal cups that come in nests When measuring dry ingredients or fats use standardized metal cups that come in nests When measuring liquids use standard glass liquid measuring cups with a lip for pouring When measuring liquids use standard glass liquid measuring cups with a lip for pouring

6. Continued…. When measuring fats, bring to room temperature then press firmly into spoon or cup, level with a straight edge knife or spatula When measuring fats, bring to room temperature then press firmly into spoon or cup, level with a straight edge knife or spatula When measuring dry ingredients heap the cup or spoon, then level the excess with a straight edge knife or spatula When measuring dry ingredients heap the cup or spoon, then level the excess with a straight edge knife or spatula When a recipe calls for sifted flour, sift BEFORE you measure When a recipe calls for sifted flour, sift BEFORE you measure

7. Continued… Brown sugar should always be packed firmly into the measuring cup or spoon then leveled off with a knife or spatula Brown sugar should always be packed firmly into the measuring cup or spoon then leveled off with a knife or spatula When measuring molasses, syrup or honey poor liquid into the measuring cup or spoon, Do Not dip measuring device into the heavy liquid. When measuring molasses, syrup or honey poor liquid into the measuring cup or spoon, Do Not dip measuring device into the heavy liquid. Scrape out thoroughly with rubber scraper, all liquid that clings to the sides Scrape out thoroughly with rubber scraper, all liquid that clings to the sides

8. Abbreviations

9. Measurement abbreviations Why is it important to know the abbreviations?? Why is it important to know the abbreviations?? What are some common abbreviations that are seen on recipes?? What are some common abbreviations that are seen on recipes??

10. Common abbreviations The following are common words abbreviated in recipes. The following are common words abbreviated in recipes. Tablespoon Tablespoon Teaspoon Teaspoon Cup Cup Minute and hour Minute and hour pound, ounce, dozen, court, and degrees fahrenheit pound, ounce, dozen, court, and degrees fahrenheit

11. Abbreviations used in recipes What does the following stand for? What does the following stand for? T., tbs., tb., tbsp. T., tbs., tb., tbsp. tsp., t. tsp., t. c. c. spk. spk. lb. lb. qt. qt. min. min. oz. oz. pt. pt. hr. hr.