Techniques in

Measuring and
Weighing
Ingredients Used
in Baking
It is important to measure the ingredients
accurately to get standard products and efficient
use of materials. Different flour in different
localities need varying amounts of liquid and this
should be considered in baking.
Keep a record of the quality of flour used each
time you bake to find out which measurement
produces the best result from the flour available
in your area.
You will soon learn to judge the correct amount
of liquid to add by the consistency of the dough
and the way it handles.
A.Measurement of Dry and Liquid Ingredients
1.Dry Ingredients
A.Flour
a. Sift the flour to remove the lumps.
b.Spoon sifted flour lightly into measuring cup
heaping it well over the top of the cup.
c. Level off the cup with straight edge utensils or
spatula
d.For fractions of cup, use the lines indication ¼ ,
1/3, and ½ of the standard measuring cup
B. Sugar
a. White sugar needs sifting only if lumpy.
Proceed as in the measurement of flour.
b.Brown sugar, if lumpy, press through the
coarse sieve to crush the lumps. Pack into
measuring cup just enough to hold its shape.
Level off
c. Sift confectioner’s sugar through sieve to
remove lumps. Spoon lightly into measuring
cup. Level off with spatula or any straight
edged utensils. Do not shake the cup.
C. Baking powder, Soda, Salt and Spices.
a. Fill measuring spoon with the desired
ingredients. Level off with a spatula or any
straight edged utensils. If baking powder has
caked stir lightly before measuring.
D. Shortening
b.With the use of measuring cup
Have shortening at room temperature. Pack
firmly into the measuring cup, taking care not
to have air pockets. Level off with a spatula or
any straight edged utensil. Use standard
measuring spoon for less than ¼ cup
shortening.
b. Water Displacement Method
Fill the cup with cold water up to ¼ cup
level if ½ cup of fat is desired and add
shortening enough to cause the water
to rise up to the 1 cup mark. To
measure ¼ cup, fill with cold water up
to ¾ cup level and add shortening
enough to raise the water up to the 1
cup mark. Drain well.
2. Liquid Ingredients
Water and Milk
A liquid measuring cup is best use for
liquid ingredients because it is clear
and see through. It also have sprout
that makes pouring of liquids easy. To
get the exact amount, follow these
steps when measuring liquids.
1. Set up the liquid measuring cup. Place
the measuring cup on a flat, even
surface.
2. Pour the liquid carefully and slowly
into the cup. Stop pouring when the
liquid reaches the marker line for the
desired amount.
3. Check your measurement. Bend down
so that your eyes level with the marker
line. Look at the top of the liquid.