LAB 1 Flashcards
Why are volume measures with granulated sugar consistent?
because it is not very compressible
what is the most accurate method of measuring?
weighing
why is weighing the most accurate measurement?
because it is not affected by the effects of settling, packing or aeration
if measuring devices deviate by more than ____, recipes may be adversely affectes
5%
how can true volumes be verified?
with water and a graduated cylinder
what is the lightest type of flour for 250mL? and heaviest?
lightest: rye flour
heaviest: bread flour
what is the equivalence of a “pinch”?
less than a dash and approximately 1/16 teaspoon
What are imperial measurements by volume?
tsp, tbs, cup, quarts
what are the imperial measurement by weight?
ounces
what are the metric measurements by volume?
ml, L
what are the metric measurements by weight?
grams
what is the difference between fluid ounce and ounce?
fluid ounce described volume and ounce describes weight
equivalency: 1 tsp 1 tbs 1 cup 4 cups
5mL
15mL (3 tsp)
8 fluid ounces/250mL
1 quart/1L
equivalency:
1 ounce
16 ounces
28g
1 pound/454g
amount of dry ingredient greater than 1/16 teaspoon but less than 1/8 teaspoon; 3 drops of a liquid ingredient
dash
3 tablespoons or 1 1/2 fluid ounces
jigger
slightly less that the actual measure
scant
ingredient heaps over the rim of measuring cup or spoon
heaping
characteristics of graduated measuring spoons:
- used for small quantities of dry or liquid ingredients
- > typical measurements (metric) 1mL, 2mL, 5mL, 15mL, 25mL
- > typical imperial measurements 1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbs