Measuring Techniques Quiz

What should you do to dry ingredients before measuring?

• Use a scale for accuracy

• Aerate and remove lumps

• Pack them tightly into the cup

• Pour them directly into the cup

How should brown sugar be measured?

• Poured directly into the cup

• Spooned and packed firmly

• Scooped lightly without packing

• Measured by weight only

What is the best way to check the measurement of a liquid ingredient?

• Hold the cup at eye level

• View the measurement from above

• Place the cup on a flat surface and look at eye level

• Tilt the cup to see the measurement

What should you avoid when measuring ingredients over a mixing bowl?

• Using a separate bowl for measuring

• Accidentally spilling ingredients

• Using a measuring spoon

• Measuring dry ingredients first

What is recommended for storing loose dry ingredients?

• In the original packaging

• In a glass jar

• In a lidded container

• In a plastic bag

When measuring bulky dry ingredients, how should they be added to the cup?

• Scooped with a shovel

• Spoon in lightly

• Packed tightly

• Poured directly

What is the purpose of leveling off the measuring cup or spoon?

• To ensure a heaping measurement

• To remove excess ingredients

• To pack the ingredients tightly

• To aerate the ingredients

What should you do if you do not have separate measuring cups for dry and liquid ingredients?

• Only measure liquid ingredients

• Use the same cups for both

• Use a scale instead

• Measure dry ingredients first

What is a good practice when estimating small measurements?

• Use a measuring cup

• Pour into your palm and observe

• Always measure accurately

• Guess the amount

What is the difference between ounces and fluid ounces?

• Ounces measure volume, fluid ounces measure weight

• Both measure weight

• Both measure volume

• Ounces measure weight, fluid ounces measure volume