WEIGHTS AND MEASURES USED IN COOKING AND BAKING-Easy Conversions And Ready-Reckoner Measurement Charts

Cooking and baking will turn out right if you stick to precise measurements that a recipe calls for. Whether it be a recipe handed down from Grandma or one you found while surfing the internet, measurements play an essential part in getting the desired end product. While measuring out ingredients for a particular recipe, one needs to be very careful, and it is common to check out measurement charts for conversion and accuracy. Weighing out ingredients for baking must be accurate as the baked product can differ in texture and consistency otherwise. Holiday baking and cooking calls for recipes that are pulled out just for the occasion, and one may not remember the exact alterations to the quantities called for in the recipe, the last time the particular recipe was used.

Always use Standard Cups and Spoons for measuring out solid and dry ingredients. Liquid ingredients require a measuring jug. Plastic measuring cups, spoons and jugs are ideal as they are easy to clean and store. And are ideal for measuring out a variety of ingredients.

How To Accurately Measure Out An Ingredient :

Dry or Solid Ingredients : Dip the measuring cup or spoon into the food and lift out. Using the edge of a spatula or knife, scrape off the top of the cup or spoon to remove excess and level off.

Liquid Ingredients : Place the measuring jug on a flat surface, pour into it, and bend down to see the marking at eye level. The top of the liquid in the jar must be in level with your eye.