Because baking relies so heavily on chemical reactions to turn flour, water, sugar, and other ingredients into delicious baked goods, precise measurements are necessary. Using precise measurements ensures that your baked items won’t be too dry or too wet and that they’ll produce the shape, texture, and taste you’re looking for. Baking requires measuring both …
Measuring ingredients precisely can have a huge effect on the outcome of your recipe. This is especially true when it comes to baking, as precise measurements are required to create the correct chemical reactions. Measuring liquid can sometimes be tricky, but several common tools can be used to measure liquids, and a few tips can …
At home, most people estimate their coffee-to-water ratio when preparing a cup or pot of coffee. Although this method usually works well enough, using a more accurate method to achieve the proper ratio of ground beans to water can help you create a cup of coffee that’s delicious, flavorful, and potent. Coffee-to-Water Ratios One of …
If you’ve ever followed a cooking or baking recipe, you’ve probably noticed that exact measurements, described either by weight or volume, are listed next to each ingredient. You’ve also probably heard people talking about adding flavors or ingredients ‘to taste.’ These two instructions can sometimes seem to conflict, so it can be difficult to figure …
If you know your basic measurements, you understand a cup is equal to eight ounces. Whenever we sit down to a nice piping hot cup of coffee, many of us assume we are drinking eight ounces of the beverage. You may be surprised to learn this is not the case. A standard coffee cup in …
K-Cups are used in Keurig machines. Unlike other drip-style or French press coffeemakers, a Keurig machine can quickly make you a single cup of coffee without the hassle of measuring out coffee or cleaning the pot after. However, if you are a coffee enthusiast, you might wonder how a cup of Keurig coffee stands up …
Whether you’re a new cook or an experienced professional, the right measuring tools can make or break a dish. If you’ve ever rolled out a pie crust with a wine bottle because that’s what you had, you know that there are specific tools that are critical to certain situations. Dry Measuring Cups Dry measuring cups …
If you’re new to cooking or baking, it can be difficult to know what kitchen tools to use for measuring dry ingredients. Some recipes call for measurements in cups, while others ask for dry ingredients measured by weight, making things even more confusing. Becoming familiar with different measuring aids for dry ingredients can help you …