Answer the questions.

Choose only the letter of the correct

answer.
1. You are asked to buy 1 kilogram of rice in supermarket
and the rice package is in grams. What is the conversion
equivalent of 1 kilogram into grams?
A. 375 grams
B. 1000 grams
C. 750 grams
D. 1250 grams
2. The Spring scales should be adjusted so that the pointer is at
______.
A. 0
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1
3. A bottle of coke contains 1000 ml. The boys will divide it for them.
How many cups of soda needed so that everyone has a share of it?
A. 2 cups
B. 3 cups
C. 4 cups
D. 5 cups
4. What is the equivalent measurements of 3 tablespoons of sugar
into teaspoon?
A. 3
B. 6
C. 9
D. 12
5. What is the abbreviation or symbol for ounce and pound?
A. lb. pd
B. lb. oz.
C. pd. oz.
D. onz. lb.
 Measuring Ingredients Correctly
OBJECTIVES
1. Identify the different measuring devices
2. Select appropriate tools for specific
ingredients
3. Apply the procedures correctly in
measuring the ingredients in cooking
When in comes of baking or cooking it is a
science and art, and in science accuracy
counts precisely. Measuring ingredients
makes the difference on how your recipe
turns out.

One way of measuring ingredients is

by using measuring tools/devices.
Sets of measuring
spoons used to
measure small
amount of dry
and liquid
ingredients.
Standard sizes are
1/8 tsp, ¼ tsp, ½
tsp, 1 tsp, and 1
tbsp.
MEASURING CUPS FOR
DRY INGREDIENTS It is used to
measure solids
and dry
ingredients; such
as flour, fat and
sugar. Sizes
ranges from 1, ½,
1/3, and ¼ .
It is used to measure
liquid, and made of
plastic or heat-proof
glass, and transparent
so that liquid can be
seen. It has markings
on the sides.
Portion scale
It is used to
weigh serving
portions from
one ounce to
one pound.
What would you use to measure each
of the following ingredients?
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
1. Observe cleanliness
2. Remove all your hand accessories
3. Wash your hands properly
4. Wear proper working outfit
5. Proper handling of tools should be
observe to avoid accidents.
 How to Measure Ingredients Correctly
Flour
Most cake recipes call for sifted flour.
1. Sift the flour.

2. Scoop to fill the cup to overflow.

Do not shake.

3. Level off with spatula or

straight edged knife.
White sugar.
1. Sifting is not necessary
unless it is lumpy.
2. Fill the measuring cup
until overflowing. Do not
shake the cup.
3. Level off with the spatula
or straight edged knife.
Brown sugar.
1. Check if the sugar is lumpy before measuring and
roll out lumps. Remove the dirt.
2. Scoop into the measuring cup and pack
compactly until it follows the shape when inverted.
Powdered food (baking
powder/baking soda, salt,
yeast)
1. Remove the lumps in the
powder by stirring.
2. Dip the measuring spoon
into the powder.
3. Level with spatula or back
edge of the knife.
Shortening (solid Fats)

1. Fill the measuring

cup/spoon with the
shortening while
pressing until it is full.
2. Level the fat with a
straight edge of a knife
or spatula.
Liquid ingredients (Water, Milk,
Oil, Juices)
1. Place the cup on a flat level
surface.
2. Hold the cup firmly and do
not lift the cup, pour the
desired amounts or liquids
into the cup.
3. Lean over and view the
liquid at eye level to make
sure it is the proper amount.
Check and calibrate scales
measuring devices according to
manufacturer’s manual before
using.
GROUP ACTIVITY
Each group will be given 5 minutes to
demonstrate their work/task.
Group 1- Measure dry ingredients
Group 2- Measure liquid ingredients
Group 3- Weigh dry ingredients
Group 4- Weigh liquid ingredients
Rubric in Evaluating Measuring Ingredients Correctly
Criteria 5 3 1 Total
Accurate tools for the
specific ingredients
Proper using of
measuring tools

Follow the
procedures in
measuring dry and
liquid ingredients
1. Why the accurate measurement of
ingredients is important?
2. What are the benefits of following
procedures in measuring ingredients?
3. What did you learned based on the
performance of your group?
Assignment

Group Work – Each group will prepare a

short video on proper measurement of
ingredients.
For kitchen success it is important to know
the appropriate kitchen tools and proper
way of measuring ingredients so we can
produce delicious quality cooked food and
baked products. Measuring correctly is
probably the most important cooking skill in
the kitchen. And with practice, every cook
can develop accurate measuring skills.
 Group Activity
Rubric in Evaluating Measuring Ingredients Correctly
Criteria 5 3 2
Participation All members did One or two Three or more
participate members are making members are
unnecessary noise making unnecessary
noise
Correctness No errors are One or two mistakes Three or more
made are made mistakes are made
Promptness First group who Group finished the Last group who
finished the work task after the time finished the work
allotted