Measuring Equipment
Measuring Cups:
Use a liquid measuring cup to measure liquids
like water, salad oil, milk, and juice.
• Liquid measuring cups have space at the top
of the cup to prevent spills.
• Clear glass or plastic measuring cups lets you
check the level of the liquid in the cup to make
sure the correct amount of liquid is measured.
• When measuring, make sure the measuring cup
is on a fl at and level surface
Measuring Spoons:
Measuring spoons measures small amounts
of ingredients.
• Measuring spoons come in at least four sizes –
1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon,
and 1 Tablespoon.
• Use measuring spoons for measuring either
dry or liquid ingredients.
• When measuring dry ingredients, spoon the
ingredient to top of the spoon and level with
a knife or spatula.
Measuring Cups:
A dry measuring cup measures to the very top of
the cup that can be accurately leveled off with a
utensil that has a level blade.
• Use a dry measuring cup to measure dry
ingredients like fl our, dry milk, cornmeal,
and solid shortening.
• Dry measuring cups are designed to measure
to the very top of the cups.
• Spoon dry ingredients into the measuring cup.
Level off ingredients with the fl at side of the
knife or spatula to give an accurate
measurement.
See Also:
Understanding Recipes AbbreviationsStandard Measurement Conversions.
Measurements for Common Cooking Baking Ingredients.
Freezing, Melting and Boiling Points
Conversion from Gas Mark to Electric Oven
Cooking Tips from the Experts