A Step-by-Step How To: Measuring Ingredients for Baking


	To measure flour, scoop enough flour to mound over the top of the measuring cup.

With a knife or offset spatula, scrape the excess flour off the top of the measuring cup.	Next, lay the flat edge flat against the top of the measuring cup.

Draw the flat portion across the flour to perfectly smooth the top of the flour.	It may take a few passes over the top of the flour to get an accurate measure.

For measuring coarse ingredients like salt or sugar, simply draw the edge over the top of the measuring cup or spoon.	For accurately measuring finely powdered ingredients in measuring spoons, use the edge of a knife or offset spatula to smooth the top of the ingredient.

For measuring fat (butter, lard, shortening), use an offset spatula to transfer a large mound into the measuring cup. Press the top of the fat to make sure it is packed tightly and that there are no air bubbles.	Use the edge of the spatula or a knife to smooth the top even with the top of the measuring cup.

Run the tip of the spatula or knife around the inside edge of the cup for easy removal.

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