Cooking Basics: Measuring Ingredients

What is the first thing you should do before starting to cook?

• Preheat the oven

• Gather all ingredients

• Wash your hands

• Read the recipe

Why is it important to clean your fingernails before cooking?

• To avoid breaking your nails

• To make your hands look nice

• To prevent dirt from getting into the food

• To avoid scratching the utensils

What should you use to level off dry ingredients like flour?

• A spoon

• A knife

• Your finger

• A measuring cup

What should you do if you spill ingredients while measuring?

• Ignore it

• Start over

• Clean it up immediately

• Add more ingredients

What should you do after measuring flour to ensure it is ready for cooking?

• Level it with a spoon

• Weigh it

• Sift it

• Pack it down

What is the special step you need to do when measuring brown sugar?

• Pack it down

• Level it with a spoon

• Use a liquid measuring cup

• Sift it

Which of the following is NOT a common dry ingredient?

• Flour

• Baking powder

• Milk

• Rolled oats

What is the difference between a tablespoon and a teaspoon?

• Their shape

• Their color

• Their size

• The material they are made of

How should you measure liquid ingredients like milk or water?

• By weight

• Using a dry measuring cup

• Using a liquid measuring cup

• By estimation

What is the meniscus curve?

• The curve of the liquid surface

• The curve of the spoon

• The curve of the ingredient

• The curve of the measuring cup