Mastering Baking Measurements and Conversions

When converting a recipe from cups to grams, which of the following is the most accurate method for measuring flour?

• Use a standard measuring cup and level it off with a knife.

• Use a digital kitchen scale to weigh the flour.

• Use a tablespoon to scoop the flour into a cup.

• Use a liquid measuring cup to measure the flour.

If a recipe calls for 1 cup of sugar, how many tablespoons would you use if you need to halve the recipe?

• 4 tablespoons

• 6 tablespoons

• 8 tablespoons

• 12 tablespoons

Which of the following is the correct method for measuring 1 cup of liquid ingredients?

• Fill a dry measuring cup to the top and level it off.

• Use a liquid measuring cup and check the measurement at eye level.

• Use a tablespoon to measure out 16 tablespoons.

• Use a digital scale to weigh the liquid.

A recipe requires baking at 350°F. If your oven only uses Celsius, what temperature should you set it to?

• 150°C

• 175°C

• 180°C

• 200°C

If a cake recipe takes 30 minutes to bake at 350°F, how long should it bake if the temperature is increased to 375°F?

• 20-25 minutes

• 25-30 minutes

• 30-35 minutes

• 35-40 minutes

When scaling a recipe up from 4 servings to 12 servings, how much of an ingredient that originally requires 2 teaspoons should be used?

• 4 teaspoons

• 6 teaspoons

• 8 teaspoons

• 10 teaspoons

Which of the following is a correct conversion for 1 tablespoon of butter to grams?

• 5 grams

• 10 grams

• 14 grams

• 20 grams

If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour, how many grams of flour are needed if 1 cup of flour is approximately 120 grams?

• 120 grams

• 180 grams

• 240 grams

• 300 grams

How should you measure 1 cup of brown sugar for a recipe?

• Scoop it into a dry measuring cup and level it off.

• Pack it firmly into a dry measuring cup.

• Use a liquid measuring cup and check at eye level.

• Weigh it on a digital scale.

If a recipe needs to be adjusted from 350°F to 325°F, what is the equivalent temperature in Celsius?

• 160°C

• 165°C

• 170°C

• 175°C