DASH. OF. THIS. AND. THAT

 

Dash of This and That- Kitchen Measurements 

 

There is a difference between dry and wet measuring cups.  Have both types on hand for successful results in the kitchen.

 

Dry Measuring Cups:  Usually Nesting metal or plastic cups, ranging in sizes from 1/4 cup to 1 cup.  you can also use solid fat like butter, shortening or peanut butter.  After spooning ingredients in the measuring cup level off with a straight edge .

 

Liquid Measuring Cups:  Glass or plastic cups come in 1, 2, 4 and 8 cup sizes.  Place the measuring cup on a flat surface and read at eye level.

 

Measuring Spoons: May be used for liquids and dry ingredients.  Use a straight edge to level ingredients off.

 

 

Small Measurements:

 

hint                   1/2 drop  (tiny amount)

drop                  1/64 teaspoon (1/2 smidgeon)

smidgeon          1/32 teaspoon (1/2 pinch) very  small amount

pinch                 1/16 teaspoon (1/2 dash)

dash                  1/8 teaspoon (1/2 tad)

tad                    1/4 teaspoon

 

Measurement Abbreviations:

 

tsp or t  = teaspoon

Tbsp or T = tablespoon

 c = cup

 oz = ounce

 pt = pint

 qt = quart

 gal = gallon

 lb or # = pound

 º  = degrees

 

One Pound of Butter- (a good standard for kitchen measurements)

 

4 sticks butter  = 32 tablespoons = 16 ounces = 2 cups

3 sticks butter  = 24 tablespoons = 12 ounces = 1 1/2 cups

2 sticks butter = 16 tablespoons =  8 ounces  = 1 cup

1 stick  butter =    8 tablespoons =  4 ounces  = 1/2 cup

1/2 stick butter =  4 tablespoons =  2 ounces  = 1/4 cup

1/4 stick butter  =  2 tablespoons =  1 ounce  = 1/8 cup

1/8 stick butter = 1 tablespoon = 1/2 ounce  = 1/16 cup

 5 1/3 tablespoons of butter = 1/3 cup

 

 

 

 

     Measure Equivalents