Kitchen Math/Conversions
How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
3
What tool would you use to measure small amounts like 1/4 teaspoon?
Measuring Spoon
What is the abbreviation for cup?
C
If a recipe calls for 3/4 teaspoon vanilla. What specific tools are needed? (how many)
Use 1/4 teaspoon (3 times)
or
Use 1/2 teaspoon (1 time) and 1/4 teaspoon (1 time)
Why do we sift dry ingredients?
Remove lumps and air
How many tablespoons are in 1/4 cup?
4
What tool is used to measure flour accurately?
Dry Measuring Cup
What does t. mean in a recipe?
Teaspoon
A recipe calls for 3/3 flour. What specific tool (tools) can I use?
Dry Measuring Cup
1 c.
1/3 c. (3 times)
1/4 c. (4 times)
What two ingredients are often creamed together?
Butter and Sugar
If a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and you are doubling the recipe, how much flour do you need?
4
What tool measures internal temperature of food?
Food Thermometer
What is the abbreviation for fluid ounce?
A recipe calls for 1/8 teaspoon salt. What is needed to measure the salt? (Hint there's no 1/8 t.)
1/4 teaspoon (half full)
What is Mise en Place?
Everything in its place (ingredients prepped and laid out before cooking)
Convert 3 cups into fluid ounces.
24 fl. oz.
What utensil would you use to level off dry ingredients? (flour in a dry measuring cup)
Straight Edge Spatula
or
Knife
What does # stand for in recipes?
Pound
How do you measure 2/3 cups sugar?
Use 1/3 dry measuring cup (2 times)
What temperature range is the danger zone?
40-140 degrees F
If ground beef costs $4.99 per pound, how much would 3 pounds cost?
$14.97
What tool is best for portioning cookie dough evenly?
Cookie Scoop
What is the abbreviation for gallon?
gal.
A recipe calls for a pint of heavy cream. What do you use to measure? (how many times)
Liquid measuring cup (1 cup-2 times)
What does FIFO mean?
First In, First Out