How to Measure Ingredients – The Right Way

Ever wondered why your baked goods never turn out the way they should? You’re probably adding too much or not enough ingredients. Measuring your ingredients the right way will ensure that your recipe will turn out perfectly. If you put too much flour, it can turn out dry and dense. If you put less, it can become too soft or wet.

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This video tutorial by Natashas Kitchen will show you the right way to measure different ingredients using measuring cups and spoons. Always double-check the notes in your recipes to make sure you are doing it right. If you want a more accurate way, measure the ingredients by weight, as volume can include empty space.

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The Right Way to Measure Ingredients

Flour

Get a dry ingredient measuring cup and a spoon. Spoon your flour into the measuring cup then level it off with the dull side of a knife. Never shove the measuring cup into the flour as it compacts the flour and you’ll get too much flour.

White sugar

You can dip the measuring cup right into the sugar because it is already compacted. Just level the top.

Brown sugar

Dunk your measuring cup to your brown sugar and compact it with your hand. It should keep its form when you invert it.

Baking powder or spices

Dunk your measuring spoon into the baking powder or spices container and level it off.

Liquid

Pour the liquid into a liquid measuring cup and get down to the level of the liquid. You want to see the line right at the mark.

Sticky ingredients – honey, molasses, or corn syrup

Lightly spray your measuring cup with a nonstick cooking spray. Pour the sticky ingredient and get down to the level of your measuring cup. The oil makes pouring it easier.

Mayo, peanut buttery, sour cream

Scoop it with a spoon into the measuring cup, then scrap the top with a butter knife.

How to weigh ingredients

Place a bowl right on top of your digital kitchen scale, then press zero that way you know you won’t be measuring the bowl.

How to Measure Ingredients – The Right Way