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Quick Measuring Tips Recipe

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* Measuring Cups
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Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out. (Or spray the measuring cup or spoon with Pam
before using)
 

* Flour
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When using all-purpose flour, keep in mind that one pound flour is the equivalent to 4 cups.
 

* Sugar
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When using granulated sugar, keep in mind that one pound sugar is the equivalent to 2 cups.
 

* Brown Sugar
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Pack into correct size dry measuring cup just firmly enough for sugar to keep the
shape of the cup when turned out.
 

* Baking Powder, Salt and Spices
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Use standard measuring spoons. Heap ingredient in spoon. Level off with spatula.
 

* Sifted Flour
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Directions:
When recipes call for sifted flour, sift before measuring. Spoon flour lightly into correct size measuring cup. Do not tap cup or pack down. Fill to overflowing and level off with a knife.
 

* Shortening
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Measuring vegetable shortening into measuring cups can be quite messy. I hated washing the measuring cup afterwards. But if you place Saran wrap into the measuring cup before, than all you have to do is lift the plastic wrap and shake out the shortening! And the best part is you don't have a dirty measuring cup!
 

* Liquids
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Directions:
Place standard liquid measuring cup on level surface. Pour liquid into cup to correct measurement.

 

 

 

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