Baking often
requires precision.
And how you measure
your ingredients
can make a big difference
in how things turn out.
Most people use this, but
it's for liquids only.
Here's how to measure
up perfectly every time.
First, the tools--
get some dry measuring
cups and measuring spoons.
To measure dry ingredients,
remember, fill and level.
There are two ways.
For flour, spoon, fill to
the top, and level off.
For sugar, scoop and
level works just fine.
Same goes with measuring spoons.
Scoop and level.
There is one dry
ingredient that is always
measured packed-- brown sugar.
Measure it like this.
Some recipes call for
weight measurements
for dry ingredients.
For these, you'll need a scale.
Digital scales can be purchased
at any home goods store.
First, put your
bowl on the scale.
Next, zero out the scale.
Choose grams or ounces
and start measuring.
Use these tips next time
you bake for tasty results.
