FS HN 214

Traditional meauring system (U.S home) is based on what measurements?

Quart or volume
Metric measuring system (Commercial kitchens) is based on what measurements?

milliliters (mL) or volume (weight)
Why do you want to use the least amount of measuring spoons/cups as possible?

To be as exact as possible, avoiding error
How measure liquids?

Glass liquid measuring cup using rubber scraper to remove if liquid is thick
How measure fat?

Liquid fats use glass liquid measurer. Solid fats most accurately weighed, use pre-measured sticks, or dry measuring untensils if needed
How measure flour?

Best to weigh unless sifted because it packs easily. Can spoon sifted flour into measure or sift flour into measure directly
How to measure granulated sugar, brown sugar, and confectioner's sugar?
- Granulated- dry measurers
- Brown- does pack ""
- Confectioner's- lumps should be mashed and then sugar is sifted like flour.
1 Tbsp= __ tsp

3
1 Cup= __ Tbsp

16
1 Cup= __ fl oz.

8
1 pint= __ cups

2
1 quart= __ pints

2
1 gallon= __ quarts

4
1 ounce= __ grams

28
1 pound= __ grams

454
1 cup= __ ml

236
F=

(C x 1.8) + 32

Author

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Card Set

FS HN 214

Description

measurement conversions, systems, and techniques

Updated

2012-12-11T18:05:00Z

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