1. Measuring Basics

2. Abbreviations for Customary Volume Measurements
tsp. = teaspoon
Tbsp. = Tablespoon
fl. oz. = fluid ounce
cup
pt. = pint
qt. = quart
gal. = gallon

3. Abbreviations for Metric Volume MeasurementsmL L

4. By what customary units are both volume and weight measured?
oz. = ounces

5. Clear Glass/Plastic Measuring Cup vs. Dry Measuring Cup for Liquids
You can see the line of measurement for accuracy
Get at eye level of the liquid

6. Coffee Cups should Not be used to Measure Liquids
A coffee cup is not a standard 8 oz. measure

7. Do Not Pour an Ingredient into a Measuring Utensil over the Ingredient Bowl
The measuring spoon or cup may be overfilled and too much of the ingredient would be in the recipe

8. Measuring Thick Liquids - Honey
Coat the measuring cup or spoon with cooking spray or with a bit of cooking oil so that the honey all comes out

9. How do you Measure Amounts Smaller than your Measuring Utensil?
Fill and level the smallest spoon
Divide in the spoon to mark off the amount needed
Remove the extra

10. Ensure Accurate Measurement of Dry Ingredients
Use the correct measuring cup size
Fill the cup above the brim
Level off the ingredient with the straight edge of a knife or spatula

11. Do Not Shake Flour Measuring Cup
Shaking the cup may pack down the flour, providing more than is called for in the recipe

12. Method to Measure Brown Sugar
Press the brown sugar down firmly in the measuring cup, then level off the top

13. Types of Recipes Easily Adjusted
Certain recipes can easily be changed for different quantities of people without changing the outcome of the recipe:
Mixtures of food – such as stews, salads, casseroles, and stir-fry

14. Why is it difficult to adjust the recipes for certain baked products?
The cooking time is often dependent on the size of the pan, adjusting the total recipe to make a larger or smaller amount can be complicated

15. What does a Meat Thermometer do?
It measures the internal temperature of meat and poultry.
It also indicates the recommended final temperature for a variety of meats/poultry

16. Kitchen Scale Measures ingredients by weight
(great for shredded cheese)