Recipe Understanding/Measurement Techniques
Nested Measuring Cups- AKA graduated measuring cups, are used to measure dry ingredients. They can be made of plastic or metal and come in 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup, 1/2 cup, and 1 cup.
Liquid measuring cups are used to measure liquids such as milk, water and stock, liquid oils and eggs. They are usually made of glass or plastic (so that you can see the ingredients being measured), 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.
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. Spray the cup first with cooking spray to help remove the contents. Level off the ingredients as you would for dry measurement.
Measuring spoons 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- 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 before setting the scale.
Liquid measuring cups are used to measure liquids such as milk, water and stock, liquid oils and eggs. They are usually made of glass or plastic (so that you can see the ingredients being measured), 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.
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. Spray the cup first with cooking spray to help remove the contents. Level off the ingredients as you would for dry measurement.
Measuring spoons 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- 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 before setting the scale.
Parts of a Recipe A recipe is a list of instructions used to successfully prepare a menu item. Review the recipe to the right. Using different coloured pencil crayons, underline the 7 important parts of a recipe, and identify them on the list below. 1. Title 2. Yield 3. Time 4. Temperature 5. Directions 6. Ingredients 7. Amounts Other info the might be identified
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Southern Buttermilk Biscuits
Yield 12 servings Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1 Tbsp baking powder ½ tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt ½ cup butter 1 ¼ cups of buttermilk Method:
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