MENSURATION AND
CALCULATION
Measuring ingredients while
cooking is like winning half the
battle when it comes to creating
something that will turn out
properly and taste amazing.
DRY MEASURING CUPS
- Has a flat firm
- Has no pouring spout
Dry ingredients are
measure by filling
the cum to the brim
and scraping off the
top with a flat
utensil.
MEASURING SPOONS
- Are used for dry or wet
ingredients.
TIPS FOR
MEASURING DRY
INGREDIENTS
FLOUR
-Fluff a flour with a spoon
-Use a spoon to scoop the flour from its
container and into the measuring cup.
-Use the back of a knife or other flat
utensil to level off the flour.
WHITE SUGAR
-Measured using the measuring spoon or
cup to scoop it directly out of the
container until it is overflowing
-Use the back of a knife or other flat
utensil to level off the flour.
BROWN SUGAR
- Pack it down into the cup of
measuring utensil
- Scoop the sugar out of the
- Patting it down with one’s finger.
POWDERED SUGAR
-Sift the powdered sugar to strain out
smallest particles
- Then spoon the sifted sugar.
TIPS FOR
MEASURING LIQUID
INGREDIENTS
MILK
- Pour milk into the cup up to
measuring mark.
- Do not lift the cup
- Must be placed on the level surface,
and view it at the eye level.
WATER
- It is not enough to hold a cup
under a faucet then dump it
into a bowl.
- Bend down to view liquid in the
cup

Mensuration and calculation

Editor's Notes

  • #6 Dry- properly leveled off Liquid- creating a round bubble at the top of the spoon