measuring basics ii class notes
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Measuring Basics II Class Notes. Flour Flour can be sifted first with a sifter to break up clumps . Do this only when the recipe calls for sifted flour. To measure flour correctly, pour the flour into a measuring cup using a spoon and then level it off with a straight edge spatula. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Measuring Basics II
Class Notes
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Flour
Flour can be sifted first with a sifter to break up clumps.
Do this only when the recipe calls for sifted flour.
To measure flour correctly, pour the flour into a measuring cup using a spoon and then level it off with a straight edge spatula.
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sifter(Never ever get a sifter wet. Doing so will ruin it.)
straight edge spatula
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Granulated SugarTo measure sugar correctly, dip your measuring cup into the container or bag and scoop out the sugar. Then use a straight edge spatula to level off.
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Confectioner’s SugarThis kind of sugar is also known as powdered sugar. To measure the confectioner’s sugar correctly, remove any clumps by pressing the sugar through a sieve. Then spoon sugar into a dry measuring cup and level it off with a straight edge spatula.
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sieve
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Brown SugarTo measure brown sugar correctly, you need to pack it down into a dry measuring cup and then level it off using a straight edge spatula.
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ShorteningShortening is a solid vegetable oil. To measure shortening correctly, pack it into a dry measuring cup and then level it off with a straight edge spatula. Using a rubber spatula will help.
Shortening Rubber spatula
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MargarineOn a stick of margarine and butter there are tick marks which divide the stick butter into tablespoons. When measuring margarine or butter, use the tick marks as a guide. If it’s in a tub, spoon the margarine into a dry measuring cup, pack it down and level it off.
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MolassesPour the molasses into a liquid measuring cup and remove it with a rubber spatula.
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Rubber spatula/rubber scraper Liquid measuring cup
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MilkPour the milk into a liquid measuring cup and then check it at eye level. When doing this, make sure you place the cup on a flat surface, like a table.
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VanillaPour the vanilla into a measuring spoon. To help from spilling, pour over a small bowl to catch any excess.
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One-half egg
Beat a whole egg in a bowl with a fork. Then measure out two tablespoonfuls of egg.