Culinary Math Flashcard

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How many tablespoons are in a cup?

Back

16 tablespoons

Answer explanation

There are 16 tablespoons in a cup. This is the correct choice as 1 cup is equivalent to 16 tablespoons.

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If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and you want to make half the recipe, how much flour do you need?

Back

1 cup

Answer explanation

To make half the recipe, you need half the amount of flour, which is 1 cup (half of 2 cups).

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What is the equivalent of 1 ounce in grams?

Back

28.35 grams

Answer explanation

1 ounce is equivalent to 28.35 grams, making the correct answer choice 28.35 grams.

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How many grams are in a pound?

Back

454 grams

Answer explanation

There are 454 grams in a pound, so the correct answer is 454 grams.

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When measuring liquid ingredients, what should you do to ensure accuracy?

Back

Check the measurement at eye level.

Answer explanation

To ensure accuracy when measuring liquid ingredients, you should check the measurement at eye level. This helps in accurately reading the meniscus level of the liquid.

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What is the purpose of using a kitchen scale in baking?

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To measure ingredient weight for accuracy.

Answer explanation

Using a kitchen scale in baking is essential to measure ingredient weight accurately, ensuring precision in recipes.

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If a recipe serves 4 and you want to adjust it to serve 6, by what factor should you multiply the ingredients?

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1.5

Answer explanation

To adjust the recipe from serving 4 to 6, you need to multiply the ingredients by a factor of 1.5 (6/4 = 1.5).

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How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

Back

3 teaspoons

Answer explanation

There are 3 teaspoons in a tablespoon. This is the correct choice as it accurately represents the conversion between teaspoons and tablespoons.

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What is the formula to calculate the yield of a recipe?

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Number of servings * Serving size

Answer explanation

The correct formula to calculate the yield of a recipe is Number of servings * Serving size.

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If a recipe requires 250 grams of sugar and you only have a cup measure, how many cups of sugar should you use?

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About 1.25 cups

Answer explanation

To convert grams to cups, 1 cup of sugar is approximately 200 grams. Therefore, 250 grams of sugar is about 1.25 cups.