1. Measuring Abbreviations and Equivalents

2. Tablespoon T Or
Tbsp.

3. Teaspoon t Or
tsp.

4. Cup
C or c

5. Other Abbreviations
Pint=pt.
Quart=qt.
Ounce=oz.
Pound=lb. or #

6. Measurement Equivalents
3 Teaspoons=1 Tablespoon

7. Measuring Equivalents
16 Tablespoons= 1 cup

8. How many??? Tablespoons in ½ cup? 8 Tbsp. Tablespoons in ¼ cup??

9. Measurement Equivalents
2 cups= 1pint
4 cups=1 quart
2 pints=1 quart
4 quarts=1 gallon

11. To halve a recipe Multiply by ½ (fractions) ½ X ½= ¼ Or ¼ x ½=1/8
Divide by 2 (whole #) 2/2=1
8/2=4

12. To double a recipe Multiply by 2 or 2/1 (fractions) 4 eggs x 2=8 eggs
¼ cup x 2/1=2/4 cup or ½ cup

13. How do you measure…… 1/8 of a cup??? There is no 1/8 cup!!!!
Convert it to tablespoons!!!
16 Tablespoons in a cup
16 x 1/8=16/8=2 Tablespoons

14. How do you measure….. 5/8 cup???? 16 x 5/8=80/8=10 Tablespoons
How can you measure that easier???
½ cup=8 Tablespoons + 2 Tbsps

15. Let’s Practice!!!
A Measure of Success-Group Work-1 paper per table-WORK TOGETHER!!
Using the measuring spoons and measuring cups at your table, tell how to measure the following ingredients. Write your answers down!
Ex. 4 Tbs. sugar=1 Tbsp.x4 or ¼ cup

16. A Measure of Success 1. ¾ cup sugar 2. 2/3 cup bread crumbs
3. ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
4. 1 ½ Tablespoons of cornstarch

17. 1. ¾ cup sugar=1/4 cupx3
2. 2/3 cup bread crumbs=1/3 cupx2
3. ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract=1/4 tspx3 or ½ tsp+1/4 tsp
4. 1 ½ Tablespoons of cornstarch=1 Tbsp+1 ½ tsps

18. A Measure of Success 5. 3 ¼ cups flour 6. 5/8 cup cornmeal
7. 7/16 cup sugar
8. 3/8 tsp. pepper

19. 5. 3 ¼ cups flour=1 cupx3 + ¼ cup
6. 5/8 cup cornmeal=1 Tbspx10 or ½ cup+2 Tbsp
7. 7/16 cup sugar=1 Tbspx7
8. 3/8 tsp. pepper=1/2 tsp.-pinch

20. Cupcake Competition ½ the cupcake recipe Double the cupcake recipe
Write this on the back of Measure of Success and turn in!!

21. Original Recipe
½ recipe
Double Recipe
½ cup butter
1 ½ cups sugar
2 eggs
1 oz. red food coloring
2 tsp. cocoa
1 tsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
2 ¼ cups cake flour
1 cup buttermilk

22. Measuring Techniques-Flour
Spoon into DMC
Level off with a straight edge spatula

23. Measuring Techniques-Sugar
Scoop into a DMC
Level with a straight edge spatula

24. Measuring Techniques-Brown Sugar
Pack into a DMC
Level with a straight edge spatula

25. Measuring Techniques-Shortening
Pack into DMC
Level with straight edge

26. Measuring Techniques-Liquids
Set LMC on level surface
Pour liquid into LMC
Check at eye level

27. Measuring Techniques-Small Amounts
Scoop measuring spoons into dry ingredients, level with a straight edge
Pour liquid ingredients into spoons until level

28. 1 stick shortening (Crisco)=1 cup
1 stick margarine or butter=1/2 cup