Transcript measuring basics powerpoint

Abbreviations for Customary
Volume Measurements
 tsp. = teaspoon
 Tbsp. = Tablespoon
 fl. oz. = fluid ounce
 cup
 pt. = pint
 qt. = quart
 gal. = gallon
Abbreviations for Metric Volume
Measurements
 mL
L
By what customary units are both
volume and weight measured?
 oz. = ounces
Clear Glass/Plastic Measuring Cup
vs. Dry Measuring Cup for Liquids
 You can see the line of measurement for accuracy
 Get at eye level of the liquid
Coffee Cups should Not be used to
Measure Liquids
 A coffee cup is not a standard 8 oz. measure
Do Not Pour an Ingredient into a
Measuring Utensil over the
Ingredient Bowl
 The measuring spoon or cup may be overfilled and too
much of the ingredient would be in the recipe
Measuring Thick Liquids - Honey
 Coat the measuring cup or spoon with cooking spray
or with a bit of cooking oil so that the honey all comes
out
How do you Measure Amounts
Smaller than your Measuring
Utensil?
 Fill and level the smallest spoon
 Divide in the spoon to mark off the amount needed
 Remove the extra
Ensure Accurate Measurement of
Dry Ingredients
 Use the correct measuring cup size
 Fill the cup above the brim
 Level off the ingredient with the straight edge of a
knife or spatula
Do Not Shake Flour Measuring Cup
 Shaking the cup may pack down the flour, providing
more than is called for in the recipe
Method to Measure Brown Sugar
 Press the brown sugar down firmly in the measuring
cup, then level off the top
Types of Recipes Easily Adjusted
 Certain recipes can easily be changed for different
quantities of people without changing the outcome of
the recipe:
 Mixtures of food – such as stews, salads, casseroles, and
stir-fry
Why is it difficult to adjust the
recipes for certain baked products?
 The cooking time is often dependent on the size of the
pan, adjusting the total recipe to make a larger or
smaller amount can be complicated
What does a Meat Thermometer
do?
 It measures the internal temperature of meat and
poultry.
 It also indicates the recommended final temperature
for a variety of meats/poultry
Kitchen Scale
 Measures ingredients by weight
 (great for shredded cheese)