Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Measuring Ingredients

Getting consistently successful results from a recipe begins with measuring the ingredients correctly. To do this, stock up on the right utensils for the job and learn the correct method for measuring specific ingredients.
THE RIGHT UTENSILS
GRADUATED measuring cups: Also called dry measuring cups, thesr stackable cups come in increments of 1/4, 1/3, 1/2, and 1 cup and are used to measure dry ingredients and soft solids such as shortening. They're not used for liquids.
Liquid measuring cups; These clear glass or plastic cups hold 1, 2, or 4 cups liquid and have the incremental markings printed on the outside; a handle and a spout make for easy pouring.
Measuring spoons: Nested spoons commonly come in sets that measure 1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon(tsp.) and 1 tablespoon(TBS) These can be used for dry and liquid ingredients.

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