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ABBREVIATIONS

tsp- teaspoonTbsp.- TablespoonC.- cupoz.- ouncept.- pintqt.- quartgal- gallonF- degrees

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EQUIVALENTS

1 Tbsp.= 3 tsp.

2 Tbsp.= 1/8c. = 6tsp.=1 fluid oz.

1 cup= 16 Tbsp.

1 pint= 2 cups

1 qt.= 4 cups= 2 pints

1 gal=4qt.=16c.=4 pints= 128oz.

1 pound= 16 oz.

Pinch=a few grains or 1/8tsp.

CONVERSIONS

It is important to be aware of how to convert a recipe– and one that you can actually measure!!!

If a recipe calls for 1 ½ c. flour, what would you need if you were dividing the recipe in half.

¾ c.

CONVERSION PRACTICE

You are having guests over for dinner. The recipe calls for 1/3c. chopped peppers. You need to double the recipe in order to have enough for all your guests.

What amount of peppers will you need to chop?

2/3.

LET’S PRACTICE……

3 tsp.= __________Tbsp.1______________Tbsp= 1 c. 164 Tbsp=_______________1/4c. or 12 tsp.

CONVERSION PRACTICE….

Divide the following in half.

1/3c.

½ * 1/3 = 1/6c.

Can we measure this?

1/3c. =__________Tbsp.

5 1/3 Tbsp.

so 1/3 Tablespoon is 1 tsp. since there are three teaspoons in a Tbsp.

5 Tbsp+ 1 tsp.

5 Tbsp + 1 tsp.=16tsp

16 tsp. / 2+/= 8 tsp.

8 tsp.= 2 Tbsp. + 2 tsp.

MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

Flour: spoon in flour until heaping, then level with a straight edge (dry measuring cup)

Sugar: spoon in sugar until heaping, then level with a straight edge (dry measuring cup)

Brown Sugar: pack brown sugar into dry measuring cup and level

MEASURING TECHNIQUES

Shortening: Pack shortening into dry measuring cup and level with a straight edge or use the wonder cup

Butter/Margarine: measure by weight or use package as a direction or use same method as shortening

Liquids: Measure in a liquid measuring cup. Place the cup at eye level on a flat surface.

Powdered Sugar: Sift then spoon into a dry measuring cup and level with a straight edge