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MEASURING
INGREDIENTS
GRADUATED
NESTING MEASURING CUPS
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Cups
usually range in size from 1/4 cup to 1 cup.
Some sets also include 1/8 (2 tablespoons),
2/3, 3/4 and 2 cups. Use them to measure dry
ingredients, such as flour, sugar and oats,
and solid fats, such as shortening. Do not
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For
flour, baking mix and sugar, spoon
the ingredient lightly into the cup, then
level it off with the straight edge of a spatula
or knife. You don't need to sift powdered
sugar unless it's lumpy.
For
cereal and dry bread crumbs, pour them
into the cup. Level them off with the straight
edge of a spatula or knife.
For
shredded cheese, chopped nuts, coconut and
soft bread crumbs, spoon them into
the cup and pat down very lightly.
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For
solid fats and brown sugar, spoon
them into the cup and pack down firmly with
a spatula or spoon. |
GLASS
MEASURING CUPS
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You
can buy glass cups for measuring liquids in
1-, 2-, 4- and 8-cup sizes. To get an accurate
reading, place the measuring cup on a flat
surface and read the measurement at eye level.
Before measuring sticky liquids, such as honey,
molasses and corn syrup, wipe the cup lightly
with oil or lightly spray with cooking spray
so it's easier to remove the liquid. Do not
use to measure dry ingredients. |
GRADUATED
MEASURING SPOONS
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Spoons
range in size from 1/4 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon.
Some sets contain a 1/8 teaspoon and a 3/4
teaspoon. Use spoons to measure liquids and
dry ingredients.
For
thin liquids, pour them into the spoon
until full.
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For
thick liquids and dry ingredients,
pour or scoop them into the spoon until full,
then level them off with the straight edge
of a spatula or knife. |
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