Kitchen Math & Measurements

When measuring flour you should: Fluff the flour first, Gently spoon the flour into the dry measuring cup, Fill cup to overflowing and level off.

• Fluff the flour first

• Gently spoon the flour into the dry measuring cup

• Fill cup to overflowing and level off

• All of the above

What is this person doing?

• Packing

• Level off

• Sifting

• Scraping

How do you measure liquid ingredients?

• Set liquid measuring cup on a flat surface. Pour liquids in then read the measurement at eye level.

• Pour the liquid into the measuring cup until its at the correct line.

• Pour liquids into the dry measuring cup, making sure its on a flat surface.

• Hold the measuring cup at an angle to get a better view of the measurement.

Measuring spoons can be used to measure both liquid AND dry ingredient.

• True

• False

• Only for liquid ingredients

• Only for dry ingredients

What would you use to measure sour cream?

• Liquid measuring cup

• Dry measuring cup

• Measuring spoon

• Kitchen scale

Never measure ingredients directly over the mixing bowl

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Only for liquids

What are the correct abbreviations for teaspoon?

• tsp

• t

• tbl

• ml

How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?

• 1 t

• 2 t

• 3 t

• 4 t

What does the yield of a recipe mean?

• total cooking time

• number of servings

• caloric content

• ingredient list

How do you measure brown sugar?

• Scoop into dry measuring cup and pack down.

• Pour directly into a liquid measuring cup.

• Use a scale to weigh the sugar.

• Fill a standard cup without packing it down.