Measuring basics
What does it mean to “level off” an ingredient?
To scrap off the top of the ingredient in a dry measuring cup to remove extra ingredients.
What tool(s) do you need for measuring milk?
Liquid measuring cups.
What is the proper way to measure granulated sugar?
Scoop into a dry measuring cup and level off.
what is the first item you should add to your outfit?
Apron
How many teaspoons in a tablespoon?
3 tsp
What is the most accurate way to measuring ingredients?
Scale/ by weight
what tool(s) are used to measure granulated sugar?
Dry Measuring cup, straight edge spatula.
Pour into a liquid measuring cup and look at eye level.
I have long hair what should I be doing with it?
Tying it up out of my face.
how many tablespoons in a cup?
16 tbsp
Why should you measure liquids at eye level?
to make sure you are reading the top part of the liquid since liquids have a meniscus.
What tool(s) are needed to measure Brown Sugar?
Dry measuring cup, spoon, straight edge spatula.
Slowly pour vanilla in a measuring spoon over a separate bowl.
Where should my phone or headphones be?
Put away in my backpack or in the pockets on the wall.
what is half of 1/2 cup?
1/4 cup
What is the difference between dry and liquid measuring cups?
Liquid measuring cups read at eye level and used for ingredients that level themselves while dry measuring cups are used for ingredients that need to scooped or spooned in.
What are the tool(s) needed to measure powdered sugar?
dry measuring cup, spoon, straight edge spatula
Explain the proper way to measure flour?
Spoon it into a dry measuring cup and level it off.
Why is lab prep so important?
To make sure all questions are answered before the lab and you are most efficient with your time.
what is 8 tablespoons doubled in simplest form?
1 cup
What is the first thing you should do when using a scale to measure?
Zero it out with the bowl.
What measuring tool(s) do you need to measure flour?
dry measuring cup, spoon, straight edge spatula
Spoon into a dry measuring cup, pack it down, level off.
What is the last thing we do in a lab?
Check our kitchens are clean, sinks are dry, and towels are put away.
how many ounces in a pound?
16 oz