![]() ![]() Continue reading to find out more about cup measurements. We know this is a little confusing but we’re going to explain it all, don’t worry! There is one tool that works for measuring dry and wet ingredients, and you’ve probably heard of it – and maybe now you’re even willing to invest in one (spoiler alert: we’re talking about a digital scale). The OXO Good Grips 2-Cup Squeeze & Pour Silicone Measuring Cup was one of the most accurate liquid cups we tested, and it is both durable and heatproof. Liquid Ingredient Equivalents: 8 fluid ounces 1 cup 1/2 pint 16 fluid ounces 2 cups 1 pint 32 fluid ounces 4 cups 2 pints 1 quart 64 fluid ounces 8 cups 4 pints 2 quarts 128 fluid ounces 4 quarts 1 gallon Or you can do as our friend Sally from Sally’s Baking Addiction likes to do and measure by weight. When measuring out dry ingredients, the equivalents to one cup are roughly 200 grams, 6.8 dry ounces and 0.5 pounds but remember that this depends on what it is you’re measuring. To measure 3/4 teaspoon, just measure 1/2 teaspoon and 1/4 teaspoon of the ingredient. The smallest is usually 1/4 teaspoon, though some sets include 1/8 teaspoon. instant: 1 small fresh onion: Molasses: 1 cup: 1 cup honey. lemon juice or vinegar + sweet milk to make 1 cup: Minced Dry Onion (hydrated) 1 tbsp. butter: Milk, whole: 1 cup: 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water: Milk, sour: 1 cup: 1 tbsp. The largest measure in the set is a tablespoon. 1 1/4 cups sugar + 1/4 cup liquid: Milk, fresh whole: 1 cup: 1 cup reconstituted dry milk + 2 tsp. Measuring spoons, which are used for amounts of dry and liquid ingredients. Unfortunately, although a liquid measure and a dry one actually hold the same volume, the manner in which we measure dry versus wet ingredients greatly differs, and thus the cups are anything but interchangeable. What makes a good measuring cup and spoon A good kitchen should have measuring spoons for: measuring 1 tablespoon and under of dry and wet ingredients dry. A basic set includes 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup, and 1/4 cup. ![]() 1 cup of granulated white sugar 200 grams or 7.1 ounces. We get it that that’s annoying – we’re annoyed too – but when you bake, the tiniest difference in ingredient amount can make a dramatic difference in how your treat bakes up. Keep a conversion chart (often found in the back of a cookbook near the index) on hand so you can refer to it for standard measurement translations, such as: 1 cup of butter 226 grams or 8 ounces. In other words, when you want to measure milk or water or buttermilk, you need to grab your spouted liquid measuring cup, and when you want to measure sugar or flour or cocoa powder, you need to grab your dry one. It is one of the most precise tools out there, and really gives you a wide range of measurements and other helpful guides.We wish it wasn’t so, but the truth of the matter is that when you bake, you have to be very particular about the tools you use to measure ingredients. ![]() Measuring cups and spoon sets are generally intended for dry ingredients. My personal favorite measuring cup is the Pampered Chef "Measure All" Cup. Dry ingredients and liquid ingredients should be treated differently when measuring. Wet measuring cups are intending for liquid. However, to keep it simple, when measuring a smaller-grained ingredient follow these simple steps: fluff up the flour, spoon it into the cup, and remove the excess with a straight edge. Dry measuring cups are intended for solid, non-viscous ingredients such as flour, oats, spices, nuts, and sugar. Getting the precise amount of flour has been a struggle for years, and many still hotly debate on which method is most accurate. This method isn't a problem for larger objects like chopped vegetables or nuts, however, when measuring finer things like flour or sugar, patting or shaking the cup could result in causing the ingredients to settle down and compact. ![]() The dry measuring cup is designed so that you can fill it to the brim and shake, pat down, or swipe off the remaining excess. When it comes to dry ingredients, getting the most accurate measurement is a bit more difficult to master. ![]()
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