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Technology and Livelihood

Education
Cookery
Second Quarter – Week 5
Learning Activity Sheets – LAS

Measure ingredients according to recipe

requirement/ convert systems of measurement
according to recipe requirement

Writer:

LERMA S. ESTOBO
Union National High School
SDO – Siargao
 WEEKLY LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Cookery

TLE 8 Quarter 2 - Week 5

Carry out Measurements and Calculations in a Required Task

DAY 1-2

Learning Competency:

Measure ingredients according to recipe requirement

Learning Objective:

At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:

Demonstrate the proper way of using the different types of measuring tools.

Demonstrate how to measure ingredients according to recipe requirement.

Key Concepts
(Technology and Livelihood Education Learning Module page 38-40)

It is important to follow the correct technique for measuring and weighing. Weigh and
measure your ingredients for a recipe before combining. This is your mise en place, meaning
all your ingredients are in place before you start preparing and cooking.

Accurate techniques in measuring are as important as the tools for measuring. Therefore,
always observe the following procedures:

Measuring Techniques

 Dry ingredients – spoon or scoop ingredient lightly into spoon or cup, and then level
top with flat surface.

 Liquid ingredients – fill measuring container and then place container on a level
surface. Use your eye to be sure the bottom of the liquid curve (this is called the
meniscus) is at the appropriate measure.

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
Dry Ingredients using measuring cups and spoons:

 Rice and flour. Fill the cup to overflowing, level-off with a

spatula or with a straight edged knife.

 Sifted flour. Most cake recipes call for sifted flour. In this
case, sift flour 2 or 3 times. Spoon into the cup
overflowing, level off with a spatula.

 Refined sugar. Sift sugar once to take out lumps, if any. Spoon into cup and level off
with a spatula. Do not pack or tap the sugar down

 Brown sugar. Pack into cup just enough to

hold its shape when turned out off cup.
Since brown sugar has a unique moist
texture, it needs to be packed into a dry
measuring cup. Firmly press brown sugar
into the cup with your fingers or the back of
a spoon. Level with the rim of the cup. Brown sugar should hold the shape of
the cup when it is turned out.

Using Measuring Spoons

 For dry ingredients such as flour, sugar or spices, heap the ingredient
into the spoon over a canister or waxed paper. With a metal spatula or
flat side of a knife, level with the rim of the spoon.

 Level a measuring spoon with straight edge of a knife

to measure small amounts of salt, pepper, leavening
agents or solid fats.
(https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/how-to-
measure-ingredients/)

 For shortening or butter, spread into spoon and level off. For
liquids, pour into measuring spoon over a bowl or custard cup.
Never measure over the batter, because some may spill and you
may end up with too much in the batter.

 Measuring Stick Butter- the wrappers for sticks of butter come

with markings for tablespoons, 1/4 cup, 1/3 cup and 1/2 cup. Use
a knife to cut off the desired amount.

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
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 Measuring Sour Cream and Yogurt-spoon sour cream and yogurt into
a dry measuring cup, then level the top by sweeping a metal spatula or
flat side of a knife across the top of the cup.

Measuring Liquids

There is a difference between liquid and dry measuring cups, so it’s

important to have both on hand.

To measure liquid, place a liquid measuring cup on a level surface.

View the amount at eye level to be sure of an accurate measure if
using a traditional measuring cup. Do not lift cup to check the
level. Some newer liquid measuring cups are made so that they can
be accurately read from above.

(Image source:https://www.tasteofhome.com/collectin/how-to-measure-ingredients/)

Weighing Techniques

 If a fixed dial, weigh the container you plan to use to weigh food. Use a permanent
marker to write the weight of the container on the bottom of the container so you do
not have to do this step again.

 If an adjustable dial, place container on the scale, then “tare” the scale by moving the
dial indicator to the zero mark. If using an electronic scale, simply press the “tare”
button to zero the scale.

Rules for Weighing Ingredients

 Be sure the pointer is on “0” when you begin.

 Place the container for the ingredient on the platform.

 If using a scale with a fixed dial, place the container on the platform;
record the weight of the container. Add the ingredients until the total
weight equals the required weight, plus the weight of the container.

 If using a scale with an adjustable dial, place the container on the

platform and turn the pointer to “0.” Add the ingredients until the dial
reflects the required weight.

 If using an electronic scale, press the tare button after the container is
placed on the platform.

(https://www.google.com/search?
source=univ&tbm=isch&q=images+of+weighing+ingredients+using+standard+and+electronic+scale&sa=X&ved=2a
hUKEwiF_unsz4jtAhXhFqYKHUxCA84QjJkEegQICxAB&biw=1078&bih=620)
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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
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WHICH IS BETTER – MEASURING OR WEIGHING?

 It is more accurate and easier to use a scale to weigh ingredients, especially dry
ingredients. Food products vary in amounts of air, which can affect volume when
measured by different people.

 Follow the recipe carefully to weigh and measure with precision.

 Accuracy is very important when weighing ingredients and helps the school chef
produce consistently fabulous foods every time.

Measuring Food Temperature

 Instant-Read Thermometer you simply insert the probe
into the food, check the temperature, and then remove it.

(https://www.eatright.org//media/homefoodsafety/foursteps/cook/guide-food-thermometers-
473960254.jpg)

ACTIVITY 1: MEASURING MATCH UP!

What to do?
1. Determine the best way to measure each of the following ingredients
2. Identify the correct measuring equipment to use in the left column.
3. Identify the correct measuring method in the right column.
What you need? Pen and Paper
Guide question/s?
 How do you measure liquid and dry ingredients?

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
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Measuring Equipment Ingredients Measuring Method

3/4 cup milk

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup flour

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup oil

2/3 cup oatmeal

1/4 cup peanut butter

1 tablespoon baking soda

1/3 cup shortening

Activity 2: Baker in ME!

What you need? Paper and Pen
What to do?
 Pretend that you will bake a cake.
 List down the ingredients and the measuring tools that you are going to use.
 Write the proper ways on how to measure the dry and liquid ingredients you are using
on your recipe.
ACTIVITY 3: Tools to Remember!
What you need: Paper and Pen

What to do: Make a table for the method and equipment you are going to use in measuring
the following ingredients.

1. Flour 5. Shortening 9. Pepper

2. Sugar 6. Oil, Milk, Water 10. Salt

3. Brown Sugar 7. Margarine

4. Baking Soda 8. Rice flour

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
Learning Competency:
Convert systems of measurement according to recipe requirement

DAY 3-4
Learning Objectives:
 Discuss the advantage of using proper measuring tools in measuring ingredients.
 Discuss the disadvantage of not using proper measuring tools in measuring
ingredients.
KEY CONCEPT
 Some dishes, especially baked goodies, need measured ingredients. This is
why cooks need to gauge ingredients accurately to have the baked good turn
out well.

 In order to be a professional cook, you can’t just rely on your instincts, you
have to be reasonable. This is why you just can’t put in what you think or feel
will work. It is crucial that the right ingredients in the right amount are mixed
together. After all, it is all about the right balance!

 Ensures the Right Taste of the Dishes. The different dishes have different
tastes. The kinds of ingredients and their measurement hugely affect the taste.
For example, when you are cooking beef steak, it won’t have that rich,
delicious taste if the ingredients are not properly measured. When you are
baking cakes, you won’t achieve the right consistency and texture if the
ingredients such as flour, corn starch, sugar and others are not properly
measured.

 A chef friend once remarked that it was easy for chefs to hide their sins by
simply adding more fat and salt to a recipe. He would say, "You can make bad
food taste better with more butter or salt, but it is better to just make great food
with the right amount of ingredients." I believe that he's right and that
measuring is key to great food. So when I cook, I measure. This is also one of
the simplest tips for reducing calories and eating healthy. (cited from Dr.
Gourmet page: (https://www.drgourmet.com/eatinghealthy/measuring.shtml#:~:text=Most%20chefs
%20do%20measure%2C%20and,will%20learn%20about%20cooking%20better.)

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
  Whether you are cooking at home or you are a professional chef, measuring
out ingredients correctly is the secret behind creating the perfect recipe. People
always debate and argue, whether professional chefs should also take time in
measuring ingredients in the kitchen.

 Is it so important? One must have seen or heard professional chefs adding a

pinch of the special ingredient just to create something innovative or
interesting, but this doesn’t mean that a perfect dish can be prepared by adding
ingredients just on one’s whims and fancies. One has to follow the correct
measurements to achieve the right combination and taste.

 When you are cooking at home or following some recipe, following the
instructions and measuring out ingredients is not difficult, the difficult part
comes when you don’t have the needed measuring cups or spoons, and you are
required to convert measurements according to the tools available in your
kitchen.

 To make things simple for you, a table showing the conversion of common
units of various kitchen measuring tools was created.

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
ACTIVITY 1. Find the Difference
What you need? Paper and Pen
What to do?
1. Look at the picture below. Try to analyse the difference between the three images of
cakes.
2. Answer the following question/s after checking the images.

In the photo below, all the cakes contain the same basic ingredients, yet they are clearly not the same.
The main difference between them lies in the amounts and ratios of ingredients used!

(https://www.foodbloggersofcanada.com/weighing-in-the-importance-of-measuring/ )

Questions:
1. By looking at the picture, can you tell the difference of the cakes? Please, elaborate
your answer.
2. Why is measuring ingredients accurately so important?

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
 Essay Rubrics:

Scoring Rubrics for number 2 and 3

FEATURES 5 Points 4 Points 3 Points 2 Point
Quality of Very Somewhat Gives some new Gives new
Writing informative informative and information but information but
and well organized poorly very poor
organized organized organized
Grammar, No spelling, There are some A number of So many
Usage & punctuation or spelling, spelling, spelling,
Mechanics Grammatical punctuation or punctuation or punctuation or
errors Grammatical Grammatical Grammatical
errors errors errors

Activity 2: FOOD BLOGGER!

What you need? Paper and Pen
What to do?
1. Pretend that you are a Chef.
2. You are asked to write a blog post about food. On your blog, you have to
share your thoughts and insight on how to achieve successful cooking and
how important kitchen measuring tools are.

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
BLOG RUBRICS

Score 20 15 10 5 Mark
The student has The student The ideas The ideas
many original expresses some expressed expressed
ideas original ideas. are not are not
Ideas and and expresses The majority of necessarily original,
Contents them clearly. ideas are original, and often
The great related to the are not confused and
majority of ideas subject matter usually are not
are connected to connected to
related to the discussions discussions
subject matter. around the around the
subject subject
matter matter
Posts are well Posts show Posts show a Posts are of
written, and(are above average below very poor
characterized by writing average, quality.
elements of a style.The overly casual There is little
Writing strong writing content writing style to no
Quality style. The demonstrates with a lack of evidence of
content that the student attention to reading other
demonstrates reads style. information
that the student moderately, Students pay in order to
is well and little form new
read,synthesizes attention to meaning of
attempts to
learnedcontent other reading the topics at
synthesize
and constructs and mostly hand.
information and
new meaning. Regurgitate
form new previous
meaning. Personal
views.

REFLECTION:

1. What is the most important thing you have learned today?

2. What can you do with what you know/learned?

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
Answer Key:

Activity 1 Measuring Match Up

Measuring Equipment Ingredients Measuring Method

Measuring cup 3/4 cup milk Pour, view at eye level

Measuring Cup 1 cup brown sugar Pack firmly, level off

Measuring Cup 1/2 cup flour Scoop, level off

Measuring spoon 1 teaspoon vanilla Spoon in lightly, level off

Liquid measuring cup 1/4 cup oil Pour, view at eye level

Measuring cup 2/3 cup oatmeal Scoop, level off

Measuring spoon and cup 1/4 cup peanut butter Spoon in lightly, level off/
scoop level off
Measuring spoon 1 tablespoon baking soda Spoon in lightly, level off

Measuring spoon 1/3 cup shortening Spoon in lightly, level off

1.

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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph
Activity 3 Tools to Remember

Ingredients Measuring equipment Measuring Method

Flour Measuring cup Scoop, level off with straight edge

knife
Brown Sugar Cup Pack firmly, level off

Refined sugar Spoon and cup Spoon into cup, level off

Baking soda Spoon Spoon in lightly, level off

Shortening Spoon Spoon in lightly, level off

Oil, milk, water Liquid measuring cup Pour, view at eye level

Margarine Spoon and cup Spoon into cup, level off

Rice flour Cup Scoop, level off

Pepper Spoon Spoon slightly, level off

Salt Spoon Spoon, level off

References for learners:

https://theicn.org/weights-and-measures-test/
https://childnutrition.ncpublicschools.gov/continuing-education/nc-k-12-
culinary-institute/instruction-tools/tif-handouts/meas-weigh.pdf
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53e7dd4fe4b0fb1fc62c318a/t/5ba7f6f80d
9297701b141212/1537734401602/Introduction_Cooking.pdf
https://www.tasteofhome.com/collection/how-to-measure-ingredients/
https://www.homestratosphere.com/types-of-kitchen-measuring-tools-and-
gadgets/
http://parentingforhighpotential.com/The-Advantages-Of-Having-The-Best-
Kitchen-Utensils.html
https://ryukoch.com/blog/kitchen-measurements/
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Author: Lerma S. Estobo
School/Station: Union National High School
Division: Siargao
email address: lerma.estobo@deped.gov.ph