MEASUREMENTS
All measurements for all materials called for in the recipes in this
book are level.
The standard measuring cup holds one-half pint and is divided into
fourths and thirds.
To make level measurements fill cup or spoon and scrape off excess
with back of knife.
One-half spoon is measured lengthwise of spoon.
Sift flour before measuring.
BAKING
Much depends upon the baking. Many a cake otherwise perfectly prepared
is spoiled because the oven is too hot or not hot enough. Regulate the
oven carefully before mixing the ingredients.
When a cake is thoroughly baked it shrinks from the sides of the pan.
A light touch with the finger which leaves no mark is another
indication that the cake is baked.
TABLE OF EQUIVALENT WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
1 saltspoon = 1/4 teaspoon
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
16 tablespoons = 1 cup
2 cups = 1 pint
2 pints = 1 quart
4 cups = 1 quart
2 cups granulated sugar = 1 pound
4 cups flour = 1 pound
2 cups butter = 1 pound
2 tablespoons butter = 1 ounce
2 tablespoons liquid = 1 ounce
4 tablespoons flour = 1 ounce
1 square unsweetened chocolate = 1 ounce
3-1/2 tablespoons cocoa = 1 ounce
BREADS, BISCUITS AND ROLLS
Dr. Price's Baking Powder may be used instead of yeast to leaven
bread. It does precisely the same work; that is, raises the dough,
making it porous and spongy.
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