Kitchen Measurement Review

When measuring a liquid in a measuring cup, you should:

• Look at the measurement at eye level while the cup is on a flat surface.

• Hold the cup in the air at eye level.

• Measure quickly, without letting the liquid settle.

• Guess the amount by pouring directly into the mixing bowl.

Which of the following is a liquid measuring cup?

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When measuring a dry ingredient, such as flour, what is the way we use in class?

• Pack the flour tightly into the cup

• Fill the measuring cup with flour and shake it to level.

• Spoon the flour into the cup and level it off with a straight edge.

• Estimate the amount by pouring directly from the container.

What is the best tool to use when measuring a tablespoon of liquid?

• A liquid measuring cup

• A dry measuring cup

• A measuring spoon

• A kitchen scale

What is the correct method for measuring brown sugar?

• Loosely filled into the measuring cup

• Packed into the measuring cup

• Measured by weight for precision

• Sifted, then measured

What is the correct way to measure flour?

• Dip the measuring cup into the flour bag and scoop.

• Pour the flour into the measuring cup until it overflows, then level it.

• Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and level it off.

• Shake the container of flour until it settles, then measure.

Which of the following is a reason why liquid and dry ingredients are measured differently?

• Liquid ingredients can be compressed.

• Dry ingredients can settle and have air pockets.

• Liquid ingredients are always measured in metric units.

• Dry ingredients are less likely to spill.

What unit of measurement is NOT typically used in cooking?

• Cup

• Tablespoon

• Liter

• Cubic meter

When measuring sticky liquids like honey or syrup, what can you do to make it easier to get all of the liquid out of the measuring cup?

• Heat the liquid before measuring.

• Coat the measuring cup with cooking spray or oil.

• Freeze the liquid before measuring.

• Measure the liquid after the dry ingredients.

Why is it important to use the correct measuring tools for dry and liquid ingredients?

• It can affect the taste and texture of the recipe.

• It changes the color of the food.

• It makes the cooking process faster.

• It is only important for baking, not cooking.