Abbreviations
What is the abbreviation for cup?
C.
How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
cook food by prolonged exposure to heat in an oven or over a fire.
Roast
True or false.
You can use measuring spoons to measure both dry and liquid ingredients.
True! It is a small amount, so measuring spoons can be used for both.
What is the very first step in reading a recipe?
Just read through it!
What is the abbreviation for teaspoon?
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?
16 tablespoons = 1 cup
To combine flour and solid fat by cutting the fat into tiny pieces using a pastry blender or two knives
What do you use to measure ingredients such as flour, rice, or sugar?
DRY measuring cup.
Why part of the recipe tells you how much or how many servings it will make?
Yield
What is the abbreviation for tablespoon?
T. or tbsp. or Tbsp.
How many cups are in 1 pint?
2 cups = 1 pint
To beat solid fat and sugar together with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until smooth, light, and creamy
cream
What do you use to measure ingredients such as water, broth, and milk?
LIQUID measuring cup.
Why is it important to read through the recipe before starting?
To make sure you understand all of the words/terminology and to prep the ingredients if they have specific instructions
What is the abbreviation for pint?
pt.
How many pints are in 1 quart?
2 pints = 1 quart
To blend a delicate mixture into a heavier one, using a rubber scraper in a gentle up, down, and over motion
Fold in
Describe the proper way to measure flour. (include all 3 major parts)
1. Stir the flour with a spoon.
2. Spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup.
3. Level off the cup.
What order are ingredients listed on the recipe?
In the order in which they are used.
What is the abbreviation for quart?
How many quarts are in 1 gallon?
4 quarts = 1 gallon
To combine 2 or more foods together until uniform in color, texture, and flavor.
Blend
Describe the proper way to measure liquid ingredients. (include all 3 major steps)
1. Fill the liquid measuring cup to your best judgement.
2. Set the LMC on a flat surface.
3. Check at eye level.
Write down any notes for future food preparation.