Quiz on Conversion/Substitution of Weights and Measures

What is the title of our discussion last week?

• Baking Techniques

• Conversion/Substitution of Weights and Measures

• Ingredients used in Baking

• Measuring Dry and Liquid Ingredients

Which measuring tool is specifically used for liquid ingredients?

• Kitchen scale

• Measuring spoon

• Liquid measuring cup

• Dry measuring cup

What should you do when measuring dry ingredients?

• Pour the ingredients into the measuring cup

• Level off with a knife or spatula

• Scoop directly with the measuring cup

• Shake the measuring cup

What is the first step in measuring liquid ingredients?

• Hold the cup in the air

• Bend to eye level

• Place the measuring cup on a flat surface

• Pour the liquid ingredient into the measuring cup

What is the correct way to measure brown sugar?

• Scoop and level off

• Weigh it on a scale

• Measure it using the procedures in measuring flour

• Pack it into the measuring cup

Why is it important to measure ingredients accurately in baking?

• To use less ingredients

• To impress others

• To save time

• To ensure successful baking

What is the correct way to measure liquid ingredients?

• Pour until it overflows

• Shake the cup to settle the liquid

• Bend to eye level to check measurement

• Use a dry measuring cup

What is the purpose of leveling off dry ingredients?

• To make it look nice

• To ensure accurate measurement

• To save space

• To make it easier to pour

How should you measure small quantities of liquid ingredients?

• Pour directly from the bottle

• Use a large cup

• Use a measuring spoon

• Estimate the amount

What is the correct method for measuring shortening?

• Scoop and level

• Press it into the measuring cup

• Pour it into a liquid measuring cup

• Weigh it on a scale