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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