How to measure ingredients

What is the correct method for measuring flour to avoid using too much?

• Pack the flour tightly into the measuring cup.

• Scoop the flour directly from the bag and level it off.

• Spoon the flour into the measuring cup and then level it with a knife.

• Sift the flour before packing it into the measuring cup.

If a recipe calls for quick oats but you only have whole oats, what is the recommended way to prepare them?

• Soak the whole oats in water overnight.

• Pulse the whole oats in a food processor for about 3 seconds until fine.

• Heat the whole oats in a microwave until they soften.

• Grind the whole oats into a fine powder using a coffee grinder.

Before measuring baking powder or baking soda, what should you do if they have clumped in their containers?

• Add a small amount of water to dissolve the clumps.

• Fluff them up with a measuring spoon or give the container a quick shake.

• Microwave them briefly to break up the clumps.

• Sift them through a fine-mesh sieve.

When measuring brown sugar, what extra step do you have to take?

• pack it down

• sift it

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• microwave it

How should semi-liquid ingredients like peanut butter or applesauce be measured?

• In a liquid measuring cup, viewed at eye level.

• By weight using a food scale.

• Spoon into a dry measuring cup and then level with a spatula.

• Pour directly into the mixing bowl and estimate.

What is a good trick to use when measuring sticky ingredients?

• microwave the ingredient to loosen it up

• spray the measuring cup with oil or non stick cooking spray

• nothing

When measuring liquid ingredients, you need to verify the correct measurement by looking at it at eye level.

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