Kitchen Measurement

Kitchen Measurement

A key to successful cooking

Abbreviations

TablespoonsTablespoons TT Tbsp / tbspTbsp / tbsp

TeaspoonsTeaspoons tt tsptsp

Abbreviations CupCup

CC SquareSquare

SqSq OunceOunce

oz.oz. Fluid OunceFluid Ounce

fl. oz.fl. oz. PoundPound

LbLb

Abbreviations

GallonGallon gal.gal.

QuartQuart qt.qt.

PintPint pt.pt.

Abbreviations

LargeLarge lg.lg.

MediumMedium med.med.

WeightWeight wt.wt.

PackagePackage pkg.pkg.

HourHour hr.hr.

Equivalencies

3 t = 1 T3 t = 1 T 2 T = 1 oz.2 T = 1 oz. 4 T = ¼ cup4 T = ¼ cup

How many T = 1 How many T = 1 cup?cup?

Equivalencies

1 gal. = 4 qt.1 gal. = 4 qt.

1 qt. = 2 pt.1 qt. = 2 pt.

1 pt. = 2 c.1 pt. = 2 c.

1 c. = 8 oz.1 c. = 8 oz.

Equivalencies – fluid ounces

For Liquids:For Liquids: 1 c = 8 oz.1 c = 8 oz. 1 pt = 2 c = 16 oz.1 pt = 2 c = 16 oz. 1 qt = 2 pt = 4 c = 32 oz.1 qt = 2 pt = 4 c = 32 oz. ½ gal = 2 qt = 4 pt = 8 c ½ gal = 2 qt = 4 pt = 8 c

=64 oz.=64 oz.

Figure it out!Figure it out! 1 gal = __ qt = __ pt 1 gal = __ qt = __ pt

= __ c = __ oz= __ c = __ oz

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Equivalencies - pounds

1 lb = 16 oz.1 lb = 16 oz.

1 lb butter=2 1 lb butter=2 cups = 4 stickscups = 4 sticks

How much is in one How much is in one stick?stick?

Measuring ingredients

There are two kinds of There are two kinds of measuring:measuring:

Dry measuringDry measuring Liquid measuringLiquid measuring

They each have their They each have their own types of own types of equipment and equipment and techniques to use.techniques to use.

Note: moist ingredients Note: moist ingredients use same equipment, use same equipment, different techniques.different techniques.

Dry Measuring Always use a dry measuring cup

FlourFlour sift, pour or spoon into dry sift, pour or spoon into dry

measuring cup, then levelmeasuring cup, then level SugarSugar

Pour/spoon into dry Pour/spoon into dry measuring cup, then levelmeasuring cup, then level

Rice /Misc.Rice /Misc. Scoop out or pour into dry Scoop out or pour into dry

measuring cupmeasuring cup Small amountsSmall amounts

Dip Dip measuring spoons measuring spoons into into ingredient or pour onto ingredient or pour onto spoon spoon notnot over mixing bowl over mixing bowl

Liquid Measuring

Always use Always use liquid liquid measuring cups.measuring cups.

Milk/Water/LiquidMilk/Water/Liquid Place measuring cup Place measuring cup

on counter, pour liquid on counter, pour liquid in, check at eye level.in, check at eye level.

Vanilla/Small Vanilla/Small amountsamounts Pour into a measuring Pour into a measuring

spoonspoon Hold over small bowl Hold over small bowl

to catch excess. to catch excess. (Not over mixing bowl)(Not over mixing bowl)

Moist Ingredients

Brown SugarBrown Sugar Pack firmly into a dry Pack firmly into a dry

measuring cup, press measuring cup, press until level.until level.

Shortening/Peanut Shortening/Peanut ButterButter Pack firmly into a dry Pack firmly into a dry

measuring cup, level. measuring cup, level. Remove with a rubber Remove with a rubber

scraper/spatulascraper/spatula Cut/Shredded foodsCut/Shredded foods

Press or place into a dry Press or place into a dry measuring cupmeasuring cup

Using your HandsMake sure your hands are clean!!!

For some ingredients it For some ingredients it is best to use your is best to use your hands:hands:

EggsEggs Do not break on the Do not break on the

side of the mixing bowl, side of the mixing bowl, shells may fall in.shells may fall in.

Packages:Packages: Open and pour into Open and pour into

mixturemixture Chunks/Squares:Chunks/Squares:

Unwrap and measure Unwrap and measure out with handsout with hands