What do we call a measurement of 1/8 of a tsp. or less?
Dash or pinch
Name 3 examples of products that need to be "leveled" when measured
Flour, sugar, salt, etc.
Answers will vary
How many teaspoons are in a tablespoon?
3
How many ounces are in 1lb?
16
Type of recipe used in bakeries
Formulas
What measuring supplies do you need AND how would you measure 1 1/2 cups of brown sugar?
Dry measuring cups (1 and 1/2), spoon or utensil to pack down sugar and then level
What measuring cup do you use for ingredients that level themselves?
Liquid measuring cup
What is 3/4 cups doubled?
1 1/2 cups
How many cups are in 32 tablespoons?
2
Definition: Same amount but expressed differently
Equivalents
What do we call changing a recipe to a new quantity
Conversion
Name the 4 most common measuring spoons found in our kitchens here at school
1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1tbsp
How many tablespoons and/or teaspoons are in 1/3 cup?
5 tablespoons and 1 teaspoon
How many cup(s) are in one stick of butter?
1/2 cup
What is the importance of measuring properly and using the correct measuring equipment?
Accurate measurements help to produce quality products
What do we call the quantity or how much a recipe will make
Yield
Name the 4 most common dry measuring cups found in our kitchens here at school
1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, 1 cup
How many sticks of butter are in 1lb of butter?
4
In a recipe that serves 6, it calls for 1/2 cup of flour. Convert the recipe to only make 2 servings. How much flour do I need?
2 TBSP + 2TSP
What piece of equipment do bakeries to get the most accurate measurement possible when measuring ingredients?
A scale. Weighed ingredients will give you the most accurate measurements.
What are written instructions used to consistently prepare a known quantity and quality of a certain food called?
Standard Recipe
What is the proper way to measure 1 cup of orange juice? Indicate the equipment needed to measure properly and HOW to measure it.
Liquid measuring cup placed on flat level surface, pour to the 1 cup mark.
How many pints are in a gallon?
8 pints
Half of 1/4 cup is how many tablespoons?
2 tbsp
List and explain 4 factors that can affect the conversion of a recipe
(there are 5 total-only asking for 4)
Equipment, Mixing & Cooking time, Cooking temp, Shrinkage, Recipe errors