THE SCIENCE OF MEASURING

Question 1

How long ago did recipes call for specific measurements?

Answer 1

100 years

Question 2

When did companies manufacture standardized measuring cups?

Answer 2

Late 19th century

Question 3

Was there standardized measuring in the Colonial era?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

In Colonial times, was cooking considered a specialized task?

Answer 4

Yes, you focused on mastering local ingredients and recipes.

Question 5

Describe cooking skill and range in Colonial America.

Answer 5

skill level was quite high and range was narrow.

Question 6

How can measuring by volume be deceiving?

Answer 6

Different methods can cause different weight. Packing flour - forceful or gentle dip - as opposed to spooning which will aerate the flour making it less dense.

Question 7

Recipes for home cooks generally measure using…

Answer 7

volume

Question 8

Recipes for professional chefs generally measure using…

Answer 8

weight

Question 9

Good way to check if your scale is properly calibrated.

Answer 9

Use weights.

Question 10

What should you measure with dry measuring cups?

Answer 10

Dry goods only; you’ll lose liquid or not use enough -reduce the error rate.

Question 11

What should you measure with liquid measuring cups?

Answer 11

Liquid only; there’s no way to scrape excess dry goods off the top - reduce the error rate.

Question 12

Measuring spoons are used for what?

Answer 12

Measuring liquid and dry goods. Oval is better than round because they are easier to dip into narrow spaces.

Question 13

1 TBSP =

Answer 13

3 tsp

Question 14

4 TBSP =

Answer 14

1/4 C

Question 15

Technique measuring with dry measuring cups.

Answer 15

Dip and sweep

Question 16

How to measure with liquid measuring cups.

Answer 16

Get down to the marking at eye level until the bottom of the liquid’s curved surface–called the meniscus–is level.