Prepared by:

RICHELE R.
VALENCIA
SHS T-II
OBJECTIVES:

1. Measure ingredients
accurately.
2. Observe the right equipment
used in measuring ingredients.
3. Follow the steps in measuring
ingredients.
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Introduction
To produce quality cooked and
baked products, it is important to
measure ingredients accurately.
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Equipment
Choosing the correct measuring
equipment is vital in making accurate
measurements.

Different measuring equipment is

selected depending upon the types
and amounts of ingredients that will
be measured.
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Equipment
Dry ingredients, such as flour and sugar, are
measured in plastic or metal measuring
cups
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Equipment
Dry measuring cups are
designed to overflow, then level
the ingredient off with a straight-
edged utensil.
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Equipment
Liquids are measured in
transparent glass or translucent
plastic measuring jugs.
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Equipment
Liquid measuring cups have a
spout for pouring and have
space between the top and the
rim of the cup so that liquids do
not spill while transferring.
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Equipment
Small amounts of ingredients are
measured using plastic or metal
measuring spoons.

Dry and liquid ingredients, including

fats may be measured using
measuring spoons
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Equipment
Measuring equipment may
provide:
Metric measures,
Imperial measures, or
Both.
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How to Measure Dry

Ingredients: Flour
Spoon the flour into Level the flour off by
the dry measuring dragging a straight-
cup, filling to edged utensil
overflowing across the top of
the measuring cup.
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How to Measure Dry Ingredients:

Granulated Sugar
Measure granulated (white)
sugar using the same method as
is used for measuring flour.
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How to Measure Dry

Ingredients: Brown Sugar
Brown sugar should be firmly packed into
the dry measuring cup.

You will know if it is packed correctly,

when the sugar holds its shape
when emptied.
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How to Measure Dry

Ingredients: Small Amounts
 When small amounts of a dry ingredient,
such as flour, sugar, baking powder,
baking soda, salt and spices, are to be
measured, measuring spoons are utilized.
Overfill the
measuring spoon
and level of the dry
ingredient with a
straight-edged
utensil.
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How to
Measure
Liquid Measuring
Ingredients Ingredients
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How to Measure Liquid

Ingredients
 Place measuring cup on a level
surface when measuring liquid
ingredients

 Avoid lifting the cup to read

the measure as this will result in
an inaccurate amount
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How to Measure Liquid

Ingredients
 Once the measuring cup is on a level
surface, add the liquid you wish to
measure.
 Read the level of the liquid by bending
down to eye level.
LIQUID INGREDIENTS WATER AND MILK
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How to Measure Liquid

Ingredients: Small Amounts
Small amounts of liquid
ingredients may be measured
using measuring spoons.
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How to Measure Fats: Oil

 Oil
is measured using the
method for measuring liquid
ingredients
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How to Measure Fats:

Solid Fats
Solid fats including butter,
margarine, lard and shortening.
Several methods can be used
when measuring solid fats,
however depends on the kind
of fat and the quantity.
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How to Measure Fats:

Soft Solid Fats
 Soft fats, such as margarine and soft
butter can be pressed into a dry measure
and levelled off with a straight-edge
utensil.
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How to measure Fats:

Firm Solid Fats
Firm fats, such as butter may be cut from
the block, using the measurements
provided on the packaging.
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Conclusion
Accurate ingredient measurement is
an important part of creating a
quality floor product.

With practice, every cook can

develop accurate measuring skills.