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Slide 2 Measuring for Success Slide 3 Abbreviations teaspoon: t. tsp. or teas. tablespoon: T. Tbsp. or Tbls. cup: c. ounce: oz. Slide 4 Must Know Equivalents 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon 16 tablespoons = 1 cup 8 fluid ounces = 1 cup 16 ounces = 1 pound Question#1 How many T.in c? In c.? Slide 5 Slide 6 Categories of Measuring Utensils Dry Measuring Cups cup cup cup 1 cup Slide 7 Typical Ingredients measured Flour Sugar Oatmeal Chocolate chips Rice Shortening Peanut Butter Brown Sugar Dry IngredientsSticky Ingredients Slide 8 How to Measure..... Dry measuring cups are designed to allow the cook to overflow then level the ingredient off with a straight- edged utensil. Slide 9 Question?? Why wasnt cinnamon or salt included in the list of typical ingredients measured in dry measuring cups? Answer...... Because those ingredients are typically used in amounts less than cup the size of the smallest dry measuring cup. Slide 10 Liquid Measuring Cups Liquids are measured in transparent glass or translucent plastic liquid measuring cup with a pouring spout and handle. Slide 11 Typical ingredients measured. Milk Juice Water Oil Syrups such as... Molasses Corn syrup Rememer The Rule The ingredient can be poured and will level itself in the measuring cup. Rememer The Rule The ingredient can be poured and will level itself in the measuring cup. Slide 12 How to Measure Liquids Place measuring cup on a flat level surface. Read the level by making sure you are at level. Note: Read the liquids level at the bottom of the meniscus. Slide 13 What is wrong and why? Answer... Not level Not set on a flat surface. Slide 14 Measuring Spoons for ingredients less than cup Tablespoon teaspoon teaspoon teaspoon Slide 15 Measuring Spoons Measuring spoons are used to measure ingredients less than cup. They are used to measure both liquid and dry ingredients. Slide 16 Typical ingredients measured Spices Cinnamon, salt, oregano, etc. Leavening agents Baking powder, baking soda, yeast Flavorings Almond extract Vanilla Dry ingredients...Liquid ingredients... Slide 17 Measuring Fats Fats are ingredients such as butter, margarine, shortening, or peanut butter. 1 # Butter or Margarine = 4 sticks Each section = 1 tablespoon therefore 1 stick = 8 T. = c. Cut here for 1/3 c. Cut here for c. Slide 18 Shortening Oil that has hydrogen added to make it a solid at room temperature Measured with dry measuring cupsdry measuring cups Pack down to eliminate air pockets Overfill Level off the excess Slide 19 Measuring Flour Correctly 1. Stir the flour to loosen Slide 20 Measuring Flour Correctly 2. Spoon into dry measuring cup. Warning! Do not pack or scoop. Slide 21 3. Overfill Measuring Flour Correctly Slide 22 4. Level off with a straight edge Measuring Flour Correctly Slide 23 1. Stir the flour to loosen 2. Spoon into measuring cup. Warning! Do not pack or scoop. 3. Overfill 4. Level off the top with a straight edge. Slide 24 Measuring Brown Sugar.... the correct way 1. Scoop and pack down2. Holds its shape Slide 25 Measuring correctly means... recipe success! Slide 26 Resources http://libertywareusa.com/media/350934/measuring-cups-heavy-duty.jpg http://www.adropofjoy.com/wp- content/uploads/wpsc/product_images/peanut_butter_salmonella1.jpg http://www.americansweets.co.uk/ekmps/shops/statesidecandy/images/hershe y-s-semi-sweet-chocolate-chips-92-p.jpg http://www.yamiemamie.be/catalog/images/crisco%5B1%5D.jpg http://www.realbakingwithrose.com/better_for_bread_flour-thumb.JPG http://www.hainpurefoods.com/images/products/w450/02325466517.jpg http://groovyvegetarian.com/files/2008/10/quaker-oatmeal-quick-oats.jpg http://z.about.com/d/busycooks/1/0/L/j/flour6pix.jpg http://www.practicallyedible.com/edible.nsf/images/butterstick/$file/butter_ stick-ps-03.jpg http://www.jrkees01.com/assets/692px-BlueberryMuffin.jpg http://www.jrkees01.com/assets/Best_Cookie-20.jpg