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4‐H Youth Development 511‐014/Jan 2009 Measuring Ingredients For all measurements: • Use the correct standardized equipment for the ingredient • Make the fewest measurements possible – use more than one utensil only when necessary to get the amount needed • Learn and use basic equivalent measures: 3 teaspoons = 1 Tablespoon 16 Tablespoons = 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces Measuring liquids 1. Choose standardized liquid measuring cups that: Are clear enough to see through Have a pouring spout Have clear amount markings with space above the marking (For small amounts use standardized measuring spoons.) 2. Keep the cup on a flat surface 3. Keep your eye on the same level as the line on the cup 4. Fill the cup until the bottom of the curve of the liquid surface is on the line of the measurement needed 5. Use a rubber scraper to help remove all of the ingredient from the measuring cup Measuring Ingredients 511‐014/Jan 2009 1 Measuring dry or solid ingredients: 1. Use a standardized dry measuring cup in the exact amount needed (For small amounts use standardized measuring spoons.) 2. Fill the cup to overflowing • Most dry ingredients – scoop up the ingredient or pour into the cup • Flour – sift once or stir in the container to fluff the flour - spoon gently into the cup until overflowing do not press down, shake or tap the cup • Shortening, butter, margarine - press small amounts in layers into the cup to avoid air pockets 3. Level with the top edge of the cup • Most ingredients – scrape a straight edge across the top to remove extra ingredient • Brown sugar – press lightly to be sure all spaces are filled. Press enough to just hold the shape of the cup when removed Measuring Ingredients 511‐014/Jan 2009 2 Prepared by Elaine Schrumpf, Extension Specialist, 4‐H Youth Development, Oregon State University ©2009 Oregon State University Oregon State University Extension Service offers educational programs, activities, and materials—without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, and disabled veteran or Vietnam‐era veteran status. Oregon State University Extension Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MEASURING TECHNIQUES Liquid ingredients: Place glass cup on level surface, pour in ingredient, and read markings on cup at eye level, add or delete liquid until correct measure is reached. Dry ingredients: Spoon dry ingredient into metal or plastic dry measuring cup; piling; cut through flour once; then level off with flat butter knife or straight edged utensil. Do not tamp ingredients down or hit measuring cup to settle ingredients. Brown Sugar: Use spoon to pack sugar firmly into metal or plastic cup until sugar is even with rim. Shortening or butter: Use spoon to pack firmly into measuring utensil until even with rim. Make sure there are no air spaces in ingredient. Granulated Sugar: Same as dry ingredient except does not have to be cut through before leveling. Salt or baking powder/soda: Dip measuring spoon into container or pour from container into spoon. Level off with a straight edge. MEASURING CONTEST – First Year Junior Name _________________________________ Placing _________ Work habits (15 points) _____ Dexterity in handling equipment (15 points) _____ Personal appearance (10 points) _____ Liquid: Salt: Select correct equipment (5 points) _____ Used correct method of measuring (5 points) _____ Accuracy of measurement (5 points) _____ Select correct equipment (5 points) _____ Used correct method of measuring (5 points) _____ Accuracy of measurement (5 points) _____ Brown Sugar: Select correct equipment (5 points) Flour: _____ Used correct method of measuring (5 points) _____ Accuracy of measurement (5 points) _____ Select correct equipment (5 points) _____ Used correct method of measuring (5 points) _____ Accuracy of measurement (5 points) _____ Shortening: Select correct equipment (5 points) Sugar: _____ Used correct method of measuring (5 points) _____ Accuracy of measurement (5 points) _____ Select correct equipment (5 points) _____ Used correct method of measuring (5 points) _____ Accuracy of measurement (5 points) _____ Total Score (130 possible) _________