PROPER MEASURING TECHNIQUES

Learn the abbreviations:

The U.S. uses the English system:
Teaspoon
Tablespoon
Cup
Pint
Quart
Gallon
Ounce/fluid ounce
Pound
Most other countries use
the Metric system:
Milliliter

tsp. or t.
Tbsp. or T.
c.
pt.
qt.
gal.
oz./ fl. oz.
lb.

ml

 Liter
Grams
Kilogram
More abbreviations:

L
g
kg

Few grains, dash, pinch

Dozen doz.

Pound lb.

Inch

Secondsec.

Minute min.

Hour hr.

Degree

Fahrenheit/Celsius

f.g.

in.

F. / C

Measuring Liquid Ingredients

Liquid ingredients can include:
Milk, water, oil, juice, vanilla extract, etc.
To measure 1/4 cup or more of a
liquid ingredient, use a clear, liquid
measuring cup.
Place the cup on level surface and read measurements at eye level
For smaller amounts use measuring spoons.
Fill the spoon until a slight dome is visible.

Liquid measuring cups are used for larger

amounts of flowing ingredients. To measure liquids follow these steps:
1. Set the cup on a level surface
2. Pour liquid into measuring cup
3. Bend down and read at eye level
4. Add or take out liquid as needed
5. Pour liquid into container
Do not measure ingredients over a mixing bowl. Anything you spill will land with
your already measured ingredients.

Measuring Dry Ingredients

A standard set of dry/solid measuring cups is made of four cup sizes.
Measuring Dry Ingredients Dry ingredients can include:
Flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking powder.

Before measuring you need to check if you need to sift first.

Flour, and confectioners sugar are often sifted to add air or to remove lumps
To measure 1/4 cup or more of a dry ingredient use a measuring cup.

Measuring cups generally come

in 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup sizes.

To measure less than a 1/4 cup

use a measuring spoon.

Measuring spoons generally come in

1/4, 1/2, & 1 teaspoon & 1 tablespoon sizes.

To measure 1/8 tsp. measure 1/4 tsp.

& then remove half. Measuring Dry Ingredients

Measuring flour:

Do not pack the flour into the

measuring cup or spoon because you will
end up with more flour. Instead, scoop flour
into the cup and level with a spatula or knife.

Measuring brown sugar:

Pack the brown sugar tightly into the measuring cup or spoon. Once it is
packed down, level it with a straight edge or knife.

Measuring granulated sugar:

Fill the cup with sugar. Level with the back of a spatula or knife so that
sugar is even with top of measuring cup or spoon. Dashes/Pinches
This is the amount that can be held between your thumb
and forefinger


Measuring Solid Ingredients
Sticks of butter and margarine
have measurements marked
on the wrapper.
One stick = 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons
Measure solid fats, such as shortening or peanut butter, in a dry measuring
cup.
Pack it into the cup and level it with a spatula. Then use a plastic
scraper to remove it from the cup.