kitchen measurement
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Kitchen Measurement. A key to successful cooking. Abbreviations. Tablespoons T Tbsp / tbsp Teaspoons t tsp. Abbreviations. Cup C Square Sq Ounce oz. Fluid Ounce fl. oz. Pound Lb. Abbreviations. Gallon gal. Quart qt. Pint pt. Abbreviations. Large lg. Medium med. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Kitchen Measurement
A key to successful cooking
Abbreviations
TablespoonsTablespoons TT Tbsp / tbspTbsp / tbsp
TeaspoonsTeaspoons tt tsptsp
Abbreviations CupCup
CC SquareSquare
SqSq OunceOunce
oz.oz. Fluid OunceFluid Ounce
fl. oz.fl. oz. PoundPound
LbLb
Abbreviations
GallonGallon gal.gal.
QuartQuart qt.qt.
PintPint pt.pt.
Abbreviations
LargeLarge lg.lg.
MediumMedium med.med.
WeightWeight wt.wt.
PackagePackage pkg.pkg.
HourHour hr.hr.
Equivalencies
3 t = 1 T3 t = 1 T 2 T = 1 oz.2 T = 1 oz. 4 T = ¼ cup4 T = ¼ cup
How many T = 1 How many T = 1 cup?cup?
Equivalencies
1 gal. = 4 qt.1 gal. = 4 qt.
1 qt. = 2 pt.1 qt. = 2 pt.
1 pt. = 2 c.1 pt. = 2 c.
1 c. = 8 oz.1 c. = 8 oz.
Equivalencies – fluid ounces
For Liquids:For Liquids: 1 c = 8 oz.1 c = 8 oz. 1 pt = 2 c = 16 oz.1 pt = 2 c = 16 oz. 1 qt = 2 pt = 4 c = 32 oz.1 qt = 2 pt = 4 c = 32 oz. ½ gal = 2 qt = 4 pt = 8 c ½ gal = 2 qt = 4 pt = 8 c
=64 oz.=64 oz.
Figure it out!Figure it out! 1 gal = __ qt = __ pt 1 gal = __ qt = __ pt
= __ c = __ oz= __ c = __ oz
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Equivalencies - pounds
1 lb = 16 oz.1 lb = 16 oz.
1 lb butter=2 1 lb butter=2 cups = 4 stickscups = 4 sticks
How much is in one How much is in one stick?stick?
Measuring ingredients
There are two kinds of There are two kinds of measuring:measuring:
Dry measuringDry measuring Liquid measuringLiquid measuring
They each have their They each have their own types of own types of equipment and equipment and techniques to use.techniques to use.
Note: moist ingredients Note: moist ingredients use same equipment, use same equipment, different techniques.different techniques.
Dry Measuring Always use a dry measuring cup
FlourFlour sift, pour or spoon into dry sift, pour or spoon into dry
measuring cup, then levelmeasuring cup, then level SugarSugar
Pour/spoon into dry Pour/spoon into dry measuring cup, then levelmeasuring cup, then level
Rice /Misc.Rice /Misc. Scoop out or pour into dry Scoop out or pour into dry
measuring cupmeasuring cup Small amountsSmall amounts
Dip Dip measuring spoons measuring spoons into into ingredient or pour onto ingredient or pour onto spoon spoon notnot over mixing bowl over mixing bowl
Liquid Measuring
Always use Always use liquid liquid measuring cups.measuring cups.
Milk/Water/LiquidMilk/Water/Liquid Place measuring cup Place measuring cup
on counter, pour liquid on counter, pour liquid in, check at eye level.in, check at eye level.
Vanilla/Small Vanilla/Small amountsamounts Pour into a measuring Pour into a measuring
spoonspoon Hold over small bowl Hold over small bowl
to catch excess. to catch excess. (Not over mixing bowl)(Not over mixing bowl)
Moist Ingredients
Brown SugarBrown Sugar Pack firmly into a dry Pack firmly into a dry
measuring cup, press measuring cup, press until level.until level.
Shortening/Peanut Shortening/Peanut ButterButter Pack firmly into a dry Pack firmly into a dry
measuring cup, level. measuring cup, level. Remove with a rubber Remove with a rubber
scraper/spatulascraper/spatula Cut/Shredded foodsCut/Shredded foods
Press or place into a dry Press or place into a dry measuring cupmeasuring cup
Using your HandsMake sure your hands are clean!!!
For some ingredients it For some ingredients it is best to use your is best to use your hands:hands:
EggsEggs Do not break on the Do not break on the
side of the mixing bowl, side of the mixing bowl, shells may fall in.shells may fall in.
Packages:Packages: Open and pour into Open and pour into
mixturemixture Chunks/Squares:Chunks/Squares:
Unwrap and measure Unwrap and measure out with handsout with hands