Measuring Match
Accurate measuring of recipe ingredients depends upon proper measuring procedure. Because ingredients have various textures, compositions and densities, standard measuring techniques have been widely accepted to ensure recipe consistency!
Match the letter of the measuring techniques on the right with the appropriate ingredients on the left.
Match
Ingredients
Method of Measuring
Flour/Icing Sugar
Pour into measuring spoon. Hold it over a small bowl to catch excess.
Granulated Sugar
Pack firmly into a dry measuring cup. Level with a straight edge.
Brown Sugar
Pour into a liquid measuring cup that is set on the counter. Check at eye level.
Baking Soda
Pack firmly into a dry measuring cup. Level. Remove with a rubber spatula.
Shortening/Lard/Butter
Remove any lumps by pressing through a sieve/sifting it. Spoon lighting into a dry measuring cup. Level.
Margarine
Spray liquid measuring cup with oil first, then pour into cup set on the counter. Check at eye level. Remove with rubber spatula.
Molasses
Squash any lumps. Dip in measuring spoon. Level.
Milk
Beat with a fork or whisk. Measure out two tablespoonsful.
Vanilla Extract
If in stick form, cut on lines indicated. If not in stick form, pack into a dry measuring cup. Level and remove with rubber spatula.
½ Egg
Pour into a dry measuring cup. Level.
Measuring Match
Accurate measuring of recipe ingredients depends upon proper measuring procedure. Because ingredients have various textures, compositions and densities, standard measuring techniques have been widely accepted to ensure recipe consistency!
Match the letter of the measuring techniques on the right with the appropriate ingredients on the left.
Match
Ingredients
Method of Measuring
Flour/Icing Sugar
Pour into measuring spoon. Hold it over a small bowl to catch excess.
Granulated Sugar
Pack firmly into a dry measuring cup. Level with a straight edge.
Brown Sugar
Pour into a liquid measuring cup that is set on the counter. Check at eye level.
Baking Soda
Pack firmly into a dry measuring cup. Level. Remove with a rubber spatula.
Shortening/Lard/Butter
Remove any lumps by pressing through a sieve/sifting it. Spoon lighting into a dry measuring cup. Level.
Margarine
Spray liquid measuring cup with oil first, then pour into cup set on the counter. Check at eye level. Remove with rubber spatula.
Molasses
Squash any lumps. Dip in measuring spoon. Level.
Milk
Beat with a fork or whisk. Measure out two tablespoonsful.
Vanilla Extract
If in stick form, cut on lines indicated. If not in stick form, pack into a dry measuring cup. Level and remove with rubber spatula.
½ Egg
Pour into a dry measuring cup. Level.
