Types of Measurement Equipment
Nested (Dry) Measuring Cups
Also known as graduated measuring cups, these tools are used to measure dry ingredients such as flour, sugar and oats. They can be made of plastic or metal and come in the following sizes 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup. To measure dry ingredients properly, lightly spoon ingredients into the cup and using a palette knife, scrape off the excess.
Semi liquid ingredients such as peanut butter, sour cream and yogurt are measured using dry measuring cups because they are too thick to be accurately measured in the liquid measuring cups. Level off the ingredients as you would for dry measurement.
Also known as graduated measuring cups, these tools are used to measure dry ingredients such as flour, sugar and oats. They can be made of plastic or metal and come in the following sizes 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup. To measure dry ingredients properly, lightly spoon ingredients into the cup and using a palette knife, scrape off the excess.
Semi liquid ingredients such as peanut butter, sour cream and yogurt are measured using dry measuring cups because they are too thick to be accurately measured in the liquid measuring cups. Level off the ingredients as you would for dry measurement.
Liquid Measuring Cups
Liquid measuring cups are used to measure liquid ingredients such as milk, water and stock, liquid oils and eggs. They are usually made of glass, plastic (so that you can see the ingredients being measured), or metal (mainly used in commercial kitchens and bakeries) and include a pouring spout. Liquid measuring cups come in 1 cup (250 ml), 2 cup (500 ml), 4 cup (1 litre) and 8 cup (2 litre) measurements. Liquids must be measured at eye level to ensure accuracy.
Liquid measuring cups are used to measure liquid ingredients such as milk, water and stock, liquid oils and eggs. They are usually made of glass, plastic (so that you can see the ingredients being measured), or metal (mainly used in commercial kitchens and bakeries) and include a pouring spout. Liquid measuring cups come in 1 cup (250 ml), 2 cup (500 ml), 4 cup (1 litre) and 8 cup (2 litre) measurements. Liquids must be measured at eye level to ensure accuracy.
Measuring Spoons
These handy tools can be used for both liquid and dry measurement. They come in the following sizes 1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, and 1 Tbsp. Make sure to measure liquid ingredients over a mixing bowl to catch any spills and avoid wasting ingredients.
These handy tools can be used for both liquid and dry measurement. They come in the following sizes 1/8 tsp, 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, and 1 Tbsp. Make sure to measure liquid ingredients over a mixing bowl to catch any spills and avoid wasting ingredients.
Scales
By far the most accurate way to measure, scales are used to weigh both wet and dry ingredients. Ensure that the scale is set to 0 before beginning your measurement. Ensure that the weight of the container you are using is also taken into account (also known as known as tare weight) before setting the scale.
Balance Scales are typically found in the bakeshop. There are two sides to a balance scale, one to place the ingredients and the other to place a variety of weights.When the product weight and the weights place on the opposite side of the scale weigh the same, both sides of the platform will balance equally.
Spring Scales or portion scales have one platform that depresses via an internal spring when food is added. The spring moves a needle on an outer dial that displays the item weight.
Digital Scales work the same way as a spring scale, however the weight is viewed in numbers on a digital screen rather than with a dial and needle. Digital scales are more accurate than spring scales and are my scale of preference.
By far the most accurate way to measure, scales are used to weigh both wet and dry ingredients. Ensure that the scale is set to 0 before beginning your measurement. Ensure that the weight of the container you are using is also taken into account (also known as known as tare weight) before setting the scale.
Balance Scales are typically found in the bakeshop. There are two sides to a balance scale, one to place the ingredients and the other to place a variety of weights.When the product weight and the weights place on the opposite side of the scale weigh the same, both sides of the platform will balance equally.
Spring Scales or portion scales have one platform that depresses via an internal spring when food is added. The spring moves a needle on an outer dial that displays the item weight.
Digital Scales work the same way as a spring scale, however the weight is viewed in numbers on a digital screen rather than with a dial and needle. Digital scales are more accurate than spring scales and are my scale of preference.
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Measurement Equivalents
Measurement Equivalents