How to Measure Flour
Understanding the importance of measuring flour by weight rather than volume is crucial for achieving accurate results in baking. Unlike other ingredients, flour can significantly change the overall structure, texture and quality of your baked goods. This introduction sets the stage for why weight matters when working with flour.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour substitute with any type of flour
Instructions
How to measure flour WITH a scale.
- Place your bowl or container on the scale and set to zero, also known as "tare".
- Gentle spoon the flour into the bowl until you reach the desired weight. If the recipe you follow specifies a measurement in cups, check a reliable conversation chart to determine the equivalent weight in grams or ounces. In my recipes, I follow the guideline conversion of 1 cup = 120 grams.
How to measure flour WITHOUT a scale.
- Before measuring, fluff the flour in its container with a spoon or fork by gently stirring it. This helps aerate the flour and prevent it from packing down.
- Use a spoon to scoop the flour from the container to the dry measuring cup. Be careful not to shake or tap the measuring cup while scooping as this will settle the flour whiling filling, and will lead to an inaccurate measurement.
- After filling the measuring cup, use a flat edge, like the back of a knife, to level off the excess flour by sweeping it across the top of the cup. Make the flour is leveled with the top rim.
- Avoid tapping or shaking the cup to compact the flour, as this can lead to too much flour in the recipe.
- Just as with measuring liquid in a cup, always check the measurement at eye level to ensure the most accuracy.
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