measuring

measuring

1. video 1

   • cups come in sets of 4, 5 and 6
     • usually 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup/ 1/4 cup/ , 1 tsp and 1 tblsp
       • 3 tsp in 1 tblsp
         • 4 tblsp in 1/4 cup
           • 1 gallon = 4 quarts, 8 pints, 16 cups
   • when measuring liquids use a measuring pitcher
     • has ounces, liters and milliliters

2. video 2

   • measuring spoon sizes
     • 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1tsp, 1tbsp
     • level off with back of a knife
   • when measuring sticky liquids (Honey etc.), wipe down inside of cup with Crisco or butter
   • press in shortening
   • dry cups - 1/4, 1/3, 1/2 and 1 cup

3. video 3

   • scoop sugar, level off with knife
   • brown sugar: scoop and pack
   • flour, powdered sugar: "introduce air", scoop level off