{"id":29163,"date":"2023-02-15T13:13:10","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T13:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/?p=29163"},"modified":"2023-02-15T15:23:02","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T15:23:02","slug":"measurements-for-cooking-and-baking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/measurements-for-cooking-and-baking\/","title":{"rendered":"Master Measurements for Cooking and Baking Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Header Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.14.7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; global_module=&#8221;28619&#8243; saved_tabs=&#8221;all&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px|&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/Main-Header.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;AFT Main Header&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Main Header&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_method_1=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax_method_2=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||0px|&#8221; transparent_background=&#8221;off&#8221; make_fullwidth=&#8221;off&#8221; use_custom_width=&#8221;off&#8221; width_unit=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_post_title author=&#8221;off&#8221; date=&#8221;off&#8221; comments=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Arvo|on|||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#853d01&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;30px&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|&#8221; use_border_color=&#8221;off&#8221; border_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; parallax_effect=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_post_title][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Cook-using-measuring-spoon.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Measurements for Cooking and Baking 01 \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail&#8221; title_text=&#8221;A cook with eggs on a rustic kitchen against the background of men&#8217;s hands&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Main Image&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a serious cook or baker, you know that measuring ingredients accurately is key to success. With the right measuring cups and techniques, you&#8217;ll never have to suffer through a failed recipe again. In this guide, we&#8217;ll show you how to use measurements for cooking and baking for both dry and liquid ingredients, why it&#8217;s crucial to use the right type of measuring cup, and the benefits of using kitchen scales.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How to use a measuring cup for ingredients<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to dry ingredients, like flour, you&#8217;ll want to use a dry measuring cup. This specific type of cup is designed to measure dry ingredients accurately and is typically made of metal or plastic.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||14px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/measuring-cups-and-spoons.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Measurements for Cooking and Baking 02 \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Measuring&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;Arvo||||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;19px&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Follow these 3 simple steps:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Spoon the ingredient into the cup<\/li>\n<li>Level it off with a straight edge (like a knife or spatula)<\/li>\n<li>Check the measurement at the marking on the cup<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]It&#8217;s important to note that different types of dry ingredients can have different densities, which can impact the measurement. So, make sure to use the right measuring cup size for the recipe and measure accurately.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]For liquids, it is best to use a liquid measuring cup that has a spout and handle. Simply pour the liquid into the cup and read the measurement at the marking. Keep in mind that the weight of different liquids can vary, so it&#8217;s important to measure accurately.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Why accurate measurements matter<\/h2>\n<p>Accurate measurements are crucial for ensuring that your baked goods turn out as intended. Whether you&#8217;re using volume or weight measurements, make sure to use the right type of measuring cup and level it off for the best results.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Invest in some kitchen scales<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Although we\u2019ve been giving advice on measuring cups, in a lot of cases, using a reliable set of kitchen scales is a great way to ensure that you get a consistent measurement every time, as it takes the guesswork out of the equation.<\/p>\n<p>The scales don\u2019t have to be expensive or particularly fancy but we do like ours to be digital for accuracy and compact enough to be put away.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/kitchen-scales.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Measurements for Cooking and Baking 03 \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Baking cake&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Metric vs imperial measurements for cooking and baking<\/h2>\n<p>As someone who is passionate about cooking and baking, you already understand the importance of measuring ingredients accurately. Even a small deviation from the recipe can significantly impact the final outcome of your dishes. To help ensure your recipes always turn out perfectly, it is crucial to understand the difference between metric and imperial measurements.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15&#8243; header_2_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; min_height=&#8221;38px&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Mix your cake NOT your measurements <\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;6px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/artisanfoodtrail.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cook-making-cake.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Measurements for Cooking and Baking 04 \u2013 The Artisan Food Trail&#8221; title_text=&#8221;A cook with eggs on a rustic kitchen against the background of men&#8217;s hands&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; animation=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky=&#8221;off&#8221; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; always_center_on_mobile=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]When working with recipes from different countries, you may come across measurements in both metric and imperial units. This can be confusing and make it difficult to achieve the desired results in your cooking or baking.<\/p>\n<p>The problem with mixing metric and imperial weights is that they are not interchangeable. The weight of an ingredient in metric units can be significantly different from the weight of the same ingredient in imperial units. This can lead to recipes that are too dry or too wet, causing the final product to be less than desirable.<\/p>\n<p>To avoid confusion and ensure accurate measurements, it&#8217;s important to stick to one measurement system when following a recipe.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=&#8221;Row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;19px||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;15&#8243; border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If the recipe calls for metric measurements, use metric units. 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