Workshop #1: Ingredient Measuring Techniques, Nutritional Food Models and Analysis Flashcards
Which flour weighs more: whole wheat or all purpose?
All purpose (132 g) > Whole Wheat (126 g)
How is imperial volume expressed?
In cups, fluid ounces, quarts or gallons
How is metric volume expressed?
In milliliters and liters
What is 1 cup equivalent to in fluid ounces? In metric?
8 fluid ounces = 230 mL
What is 1 ounce equivalent to in grams?
28 grams
Define pinch.
Less than a dash, approximately 1/16 tsp
Define dash.
Over 1/16 tsp but less than 1/8 tsp (or 3 drops of a liquid ingredient)
Define jigger.
3 Tbsp or 1 1/2 fluid ounces
Define scant.
Slightly less than the actual measuring
Define heaping.
Ingredient heaps over the rim of the measuring cup or spoon.
How many tsp is equal to one Tbsp?
1 Tbsp = 3 tsp
How many mL correspond to:
1) 1/4 tsp
2) 1/2 tsp
3) 1 tsp
4) 1 Tbsp
1) 1 mL
2) 2 mL
3) 5 mL
4) 15 mL
How should larger quantities of dry or solid ingredients be measured?
In flat-topped measuring cups.
How many mL correspond to:
1) 1/4 cup
2) 1/3 cup
3) 1/2 cup
4) 2/3 cup
5) 3/4 cup
6) 1 cup
1) 60 mL
2) 80 mL
3) 125 mL
4) 165 mL
5) 185 mL
6) 250 mL
What is the proper way to measure with a flat-topped measuring cup?
Cups are overfilled, then the ingredients are levelled, pushing the excess off with the back edge of a knife
What is the most accurate and reproduceable method to measure flour?
Sifting and then spooning flour into the measuring cup
What kind of substance should be lightly packed?
Bulky items
What kind of ingredients should be firmly packed? Why?
Brown sugar and solid fat, to eliminate any air prior to levelling, to obtain the desired weight
How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?
C = (F - 32) / 1.8
How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
F = (C x 1.8) + 32
How do you calibrate a thermometer?
Place it in boiling water and see if it goes to 100oC exactly
What is 1 lb in grams?
454 grams
What is one fluid ounce in mL?
29.5 mL
What is heavier: 1 cup flour, sifted or 1 cup of sifted flour?
1 cup flour, sifted is heavier
How many quarts is one liter?
1 L = 1.06 quarts
How many quarts is equal to a gallon?
4 quarts
