MEASURING INGREDIENTS
There are different ways to measure different
ingredients.
 Liquids should be measured in a liquid measuring
cup.
 Larger amounts of dry ingredients should be
measured in a dry measuring cup.
 When measuring ingredients less than ¼ cup, you
should use measuring spoons.
 Some fats come in containers with measurements
on the side of the box or are individually divided
within the box.
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MEASURING DRY INGREDIENTS
Dry ingredients include flour, coconut, white sugar, icing
sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt (to name a
few).
 To measure properly, spoon/scoop the ingredient into the
correct measure until it is overflowing.
 Level with a straight edge spatula or the flat side of a
knife.
 Do not tap or shake the measuring cup.
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o Icing sugar should be sifted before being
measured.
oBrown sugar should be firmly packed into the dry
measuring cup.
oYou will know if you have packed the sugar into the
cup properly if the sugar holds its shape when dumped
from the measuring cup.
MEASURING LIQUID INGREDIENTS
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Liquid ingredients include water, oil, juice, vinegar, and
milk (to name a few).
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Locate the mark on the side of the liquid measuring cup.
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Place the cup on a flat and level surface.
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Lean down so your eye is level with the mark.
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Add the liquid until it reaches the chosen level.
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The meniscus should be at the bottom of the line.
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Pour the liquid out.
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You can not get an accurate measure if you hold the cup
or look at the line from above or below.
MEASURING INGREDIENTS IN
MEASURING SPOONS
Both liquid and dry ingredients are measured in
measuring spoons if the amount required is less
than ¼ cup.
 Always have a waste bowl to collect the excess
ingredient.
 For liquids, hold the spoon over the waste bowl
and pour until full.
 For dry ingredients, scoop the ingredient and
level off the top with a straight edged spatula.
 Some ingredients can be levelled using the edge
of the container like baking powder or baking
soda.
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MEASURING SOLID FATS
Fats include butter, margarine, shortening, lard,
and peanut butter. (to name a few).
 There are three ways to measure fat
A. Using the package

Use the ruler on the side of the container to
cut off the desired amount.
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A. Pre-packaged
 Some fats are already packaged in a desired
amount.
 One block equals ½ cup (125 ml.).
C. Using Dry Measuring Cups or Spoons
 Choose the correct size cup or spoon.
 Using a rubber scraper or a spoon fill the cup
making sure there are no air pockets.
 Level with a straight edged spatula.
 Remove from the cup using the rubber scraper so
the cup looks clean and clear of food.