The right measurement can make the difference in some recipes. Follow these simple tricks to get things just right.
Baking Powder, Salt, and Spices: Use standard measuring spoons. Heap ingredient in spoon. Level off with spatula.
Flour: When recipes call for sifted flour, sift before measuring. Spoon flour lightly into correct size measuring cup. Do not tap cup or pack down. Fill to overflowing and level off with a knife.
Liquids: Place standard liquid measuring cup on level surface. Pour liquid into cup to correct measurement.
Sugar: Do not sift. Spoon lightly into correct size measuring cup. Do not tap cup or pack down. Fill to overflowing and level off with a knife.