Measuring Ingredients
⭐ MasteredCooking and baking need accurate measuring with scales, cups and spoons. 1 teaspoon is about 5 ml and 1 tablespoon about 15 ml. Baking especially needs careful measuring.
Too much or too little baking powder can ruin a cake.
All about Measuring Ingredients
Accurate measuring is important in cooking and especially in baking, because the proportions of ingredients affect the final result. Use kitchen scales for dry ingredients where possible, measuring cups and spoons for liquids and small amounts.
Roughly, one teaspoon is about 5 millilitres and one tablespoon is about 15 millilitres. Read recipes carefully before starting and gather all the ingredients first. This makes cooking calmer and more successful.
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Real-life uses of Measuring Ingredients
- Weighing flour for a cake
- Measuring a teaspoon of salt for a soup
- Using a jug to measure water for rice
Frequently asked questions about Measuring Ingredients
What is a level tablespoon?
A spoonful filled to the top and then levelled off with a knife, so it holds the correct amount.
Are cups and grams always the same?
No. A cup of flour weighs less than a cup of sugar, so scales are more precise for baking.
How much is a cup in millilitres?
In most recipes, a metric cup is about 250 millilitres, although sizes vary by country.