Measure precisely
Weighing or carefully spooning baking ingredients. Baking is chemistry — small differences in flour or leavener can completely change the result.
Used for
- baking
- yeast doughs
- pastry
- candy
In the kitchen
- weigh in grams when possible
- spoon flour into the cup and level — don't scoop
- use measuring spoons for small amounts
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