Kitchen Measuring Equipment

Measuring 2 Categories of Measuring Equipment Liquid Dry

Measuring Liquid Measuring Cup: used to measure ingredients such as: oil milk water

Measuring Dry Measuring Cups : Used to measure large amounts of ingredients ( MORE than ¼ cup) such as: Flour sugar brown sugar

Measuring Measuring Spoons : Used to measure small amounts of ingredients ( LESS than ¼ cup) such as: Baking Soda Baking Powder Salt Spices and Herbs Vanilla extract

Measuring STANDARD set of Dry Measuring Cups : 1/4 cup 1/3 cup 1/2 cup 1 cup Sometimes 1/8 cup Graduated set- cups ‘nest’ or stack inside each other; each cup is gradually larger than the other

Measuring STANDARD set of Measuring Spoons : include: 1/4 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon 1 teaspoon 1 tablespoon

Items Needed to Measure Items needed to measure dry ingredients: a. Metal spatula or table knife b. Dry measuring cups c. Mixing bowl d. Large spoon

Caveats for Measuring Flour IF you are not using PRE-SIFTED flour: You must sift the flour before measuring Additional sifting may be required in recipe (angel food cake)

How to Measure ¾ Cup To measure 3/4 cup: 1. Use the ½ cup and the ¼ cup measuring cups or 2. Use the 1/4 cup 3 times! ¼ cup + ½ cup

Measuring Dry Ingredients How to measure multiple pieces of small dry ingredients such as: Raisins Dates Oatmeal Chocolate chips Shredded Coconut Bread Crumbs Nuts 1. Fill measuring cup 2. Press gently to level off cup

Measuring Dry Ingredients How to measure Brown Sugar: 1. Fill measuring cup 2. PACK brown sugar into cup

Steps to Measure Flour Steps A. Stir flour in container with spoon to loosen B. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup (overfill) Equipment A. Large spoon B. Dry measuring cup

Steps to Measure Flour Steps C. Level off top with metal spatula D. Empty flour into mixing bowl Equipment C. Metal spatula D. Mixing bowl DIP……….…..LEVEL………POUR

Steps to Measure Other Dry Ingredients (like sugar) Steps A. Spoon sugar into measuring cup B. Overfill cup C. Level off with metal spatula D. Pour into mixing bowl Equipment A. Large spoon B. Dry measuring cup C. Metal spatula D. Mixing bowl

Features of a Good Liquid Measuring Cup A. Is able to hold hot liquid B. Has extra space at the top of the cup C. Has a pour spout and a handle D. Has easy-to-read markings

How to Measure Liquids Use a liquid measuring cup Set the measuring cup on a level surface Read measurement at eye level

Items to Measure ½ teaspoon Vanilla 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon Vanilla Container to measure over (paper towel, bowl, or sink) Mixing bowl

Loosening Lids What if you can’t get the lid off of the molasses, honey, Karo syrup, or vanilla container?????? Run lid under hot water to loosen the caps on vanilla, molasses, corn syrup

Measuring Shortening Steps a. Heat cup with hot water b. Pack cup tightly with spatula or spoon c. Level off with spatula d. Remove from measuring cup Equipment a. Dry measuring cup b. Spoon or rubber spatula c. Metal spatula d. Mixing bowl

Displacement Measuring Method Fill liquid measuring cup with cold water Use spoon to scoop shortening into the same cup until amount is reached Pour off water Place shortening in mixing bowl

Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated (white) sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1¼ cup flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cups chocolate chips Preheat oven to 375°. Cream together butter, sugars, and vanilla. Add eggs and beat well. Mix in the flour soda and salt. With a spoon, stir in the chocolate chips. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 9 to 11 minutes. Yield 2 ½ dozen