Table of Contents
- 1 How do you take care of measuring cups and spoons?
- 2 What is the proper sanitation of measuring glass?
- 3 How do you clean a whisk?
- 4 What can you make out of medicine cups?
- 5 What’s another name for a measuring cup?
- 6 Is a cup of dry and liquid the same?
- 7 How do you know if you have a dry or wet measuring cup?
- 8 Why do you need a cup and a measuring spoon?
How do you take care of measuring cups and spoons?
Keep them handy by placing them on the counter in four individual used jelly jars, each one dedicated to the most-used measuring spoon sizes (1/4 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1 teaspoon, and 1 tablespoon). After using a measuring spoon, just toss it in the dishwasher.
What is the proper sanitation of measuring glass?
Put glassware in water if you can not clean it immediately otherwise the residue will stick to the labware and it would get difficult to remove it. For washing the glass labware, make use of soap, detergent, or cleaning powder. Try to use soap and cleaning powder without any abrasives as it can scratch the glass.
What is the purpose of measuring cups?
A measuring cup is a kitchen utensil used primarily to measure the volume of liquid or bulk solid cooking ingredients such as flour and sugar, especially for volumes from about 50 mL (2 fl oz) upwards.
How do you clean and sanitize measuring cups and spoons?
When you wash the measuring spoons, you are to wash them in warm soapy water, then rinse them in clear water. You can use a soft sponge or cloth for regular cleaning. Be sure to clean the entire spoon including the handle and then dry thoroughly with a dry, clean dish towel.
How do you clean a whisk?
How to clean a dirty whisk
- Step 1: Pour hot water into a large bowl and add about 2 tablespoons of soap to the water.
- Step 2: Stir the water and soap mixture with your dirty whisk, until the soap is dissolved and the mixture is nice and frothy.
- Step 3: Leave your whisk overnight to soak.
What can you make out of medicine cups?
10 ways to use medicine cups to spark joy!
- Medical pretend play. Young children benefit greatly from opportunities to freely engage in pretend medical play.
- Easy water play. Most toddlers love water play.
- Ink/paint stamping.
- Simplify your craft or sensory play set up.
- S.T.E.A.M.
How old is my Pyrex measuring cup?
As always, you can tell when you have a pre-1990 measuring cup by the handle – a “closed D” handle represents the older pieces. As you can see, the writing on these is vertical and the Pyrex logo occurs on both sides of the cup instead of just once underneath the spout.
What should you not do in a cup full flour to avoid exist measurement?
Keep spooning the flour into the cup until it mounds well above the top of the measuring cup. Do not shake the cup, don’t use the spoon to pack the flour down into the cup, and don’t tap the cup with the spoon.
What’s another name for a measuring cup?
measuring cup; measuring jug; measure.
Is a cup of dry and liquid the same?
Technically, yes. They both measure the same amount of volume. 1 cup in a dry measuring cup is the same as 1 cup in a liquid measuring cup.
What’s the best way to store a measuring cup?
A kitchen utility rack (or even one marketed for towels or a curtain rod) and a couple hooks can be a good way to get measuring cups and spoons out of a drawer so they’re easy to use. Yvonne of Stone & Gable happens to have extra-pretty measuring spoons, which doesn’t hurt.
How can I take care of my measuring tools?
Placing silica gel packets in the drawers where you store your tools can help take care of any other excess moisture. Over time, vibration can cause measuring tools to fall out of calibration, so store your instruments away from any equipment that may cause vibration or movement.
How do you know if you have a dry or wet measuring cup?
Check the bottom of the measuring cup for a label if you are unsure if you have a wet or dry measuring cup. Place the cup on a flat surface when measuring liquids to ensure an accurate measurement. If you are using a jug with cup lines, use this for both wet and dry ingredients.
Why do you need a cup and a measuring spoon?
Once you are used to the different measurements, using the measuring cups and spoons will allow you to quickly and accurately measure your ingredients. Understand the different abbreviations for tablespoons and teaspoons. Many recipes abbreviate measurements to make the text quicker and easier to read.