Cooking Measurements Quiz

What is the standard unit of measurement for baking ingredients in most recipes?

• Pounds

• Cups

• Liters

• Grams

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DOK Level 1: Recall

If a recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of sugar, how many teaspoons would that be?

• 6 teaspoons

• 8 teaspoons

• 4 teaspoons

• 10 teaspoons

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which tool is best used for measuring liquid ingredients like milk or water?

• Measuring spoons

• Measuring cups

• Kitchen scale

• Graduated cylinder

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How many cups are in a pint?

• 1 cup

• 2 cups

• 4 cups

• 8 cups

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DOK Level 1: Recall

When converting tablespoons to milliliters, how many milliliters does one tablespoon approximately equal?

• 5 mL

• 10 mL

• 15 mL

• 20 mL

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

If a European recipe lists an ingredient quantity as 100 grams, and you only have a cup measure, what is the best approach to accurately measure 100 grams of sugar?

• Use a conversion chart to find the equivalent in cups

• Guess the amount by filling the cup halfway

• Use any cup to measure as cup sizes do not vary

• Add sugar until it feels about 100 grams

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the approximate equivalent of 1/2 cup of butter in tablespoons?

• 4 tablespoons

• 8 tablespoons

• 12 tablespoons

• 16 tablespoons

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

To double a recipe that calls for 3/4 cup of flour, how much flour is needed?

• 2 cups

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

If a recipe requires a "pinch" of salt, which of the following is the best estimate of this amount?

• Less than 1/8 teaspoon

• About 1/4 teaspoon

• Roughly 1/2 teaspoon

• Approximately 1 teaspoon

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DOK Level 1: Recall

When measuring brown sugar, what is the proper technique to ensure accuracy?

• Sift the brown sugar before measuring

• Pack the brown sugar tightly into the measuring cup

• Pour the brown sugar loosely into the measuring cup

• Measure brown sugar by weight for best results

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept