Kitchen Measuring
When reading a recipe, the yield means
The amount a recipe makes.
How do you measure 1/2 cup of granulated sugar?
Scoop & level with the back of a knife or any level edge
How many Tablespoons make 1/4 cup?
4
Which way should you place pot handles on the stove?
To the back or side of the stove top
The minimum amount of time you should spend washing your hands to rid them of germs.
20 seconds sing Happy Birthday song twice!! Scrub both back and front and between fingers as well.
The abbreviation for Tablespoon is...
TBSP
How do you measure 1 tsp of baking soda?
How many teaspoons make 1 TBSP?
3
What is the most common kitchen injury?
Slips, trips, falls
What steps should you take before beginning to cook in any kitchen?
Wash hands properly, tie back hair, remove or tie back loose accessories.
The abbreviation for teaspoon is...
tsp
How do you measure 1/3 cup of brown sugar?
Pack until level
Explain how you would measure 3/4 cup of brown sugar.
Either
1/2 + 1/4
or
1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4
What should you do when you are finished using a dirty knife in the kitchen lab?
Carefully wash it alone. Then dry it and put it away immediately.
Perishables, prepared foods, and leftovers should be refrigerated within this time period.
2 hours
Measuring spoons come in four sizes in our class, what are they?
TBSP, TSP, 1/2 TSP, and 1/4 TSP
How do you measure 1 cup of milk?
Pour milk into a liquid measuring cup that is placed on a flat surface, examine at eye level.
A recipe calls for 1/8 cup of sugar. How would you measure that?
2 TBSP
What should we use to remove hot pans, lids or cookie sheets from the stove or oven?
An oven mitt or pot holder
What course of action should you take after handling raw eggs?
Wash hands and equipment that came in contact with the eggs for 20 seconds with soap/warm water.
Dry measuring cups come in 4 sizes in our class, what are they?
1 c, 1/2 c, 1/3 c, 1/4 c
How do you measure 1 cup of flour?
Spoon & level with the back of a knife
A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of sugar but you need to double the recipe. How much should you measure?
1 and a 1/2 cup
How should you handle a grease fire?
Smother it with a lid to cut off the oxygen. Use a kitchen fire extinguisher. DO NOT USE WATER!!
You need to cut a piece of beef and vegetables, but you only have one cutting board. What would you do?
Either, cut the vegetables first and then the beef.
Or
Cut the beef, properly wash and sanitize the board, then cut the vegetables.