Recipe Math

Kitchen Math and Measuring

by Mrs. Knap

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Poll

Do you think recipes that are written in paragraph form are easier or more difficult to prepare than recipes with numbered steps?

• Paragraphs are easier to read.

• Numbered Steps are easier to read.

The Parts of a Recipe​

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​Your Turn

• ​You are to find a recipe online and label all the parts of a recipe

• ​Color code and make a key of all the different parts of a recipe

​Parts to Highlight

​Ingredients

Amounts

Equipment Needed

Cooking Temperature

Time

Directions

Yield

Open Ended

Why is knowing the yield of a recipe important? What might happen if you didn’t know the yield?

​Measuring Matters

​Measuring Cups and Spoons

Dry Measuring​ Cups

• ​Sugar

• ​Flour

• ​Shortening

​Measuring Cups and Spoons

Liquid Measuring​ Cups

• Milk

• ​Water

• ​Oil

​Measuring Video

​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v-ulU_mi7o

Multiple Choice

I need to measure oatmeal, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. What equipment do I use?

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Dry measuring cups

• Liquid measuring cups

• None of these

Multiple Choice

I need to meaure cream, juice, and oil. What equipment do I use?

• Measuring cups and spoons

• Dry measuring cups

• Liquid measuring cups

• None of these

​Recipe Yield-Increasing or Decreasing

1. Divide the number of servings you want by the original yield

2. ​Multiply the amount of each ingredient by the answer in Step 1

3. Convert measurements as needed

4. Calculate the new amount for each ingredient in the recipe​

Fill in the Blanks

1 Tbsp. is equivalent to

Poll

Select all equivalents of 2 cups

• 4 quarts

• 16 oz

  (ounces)

• 1 pint

• 12 tsp.

​Let's Practice!

• ​2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter

• 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1/3 cup (80g) plain yogurt or sour cream

• 2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 large ripe bananas)

• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Open Ended

You need to increase your recipe by 2. The original recipe calls for 3/4 cup brown sugar, how much will yon need now? Show your math.

Open Ended

You need to decrease your recipe by 2. The original recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups flour, how much will yon need now? Show your math.