Measuring Dry and Liquid Ingredients | Marvilyn Hipolito | TLE

Summary

In this instructional video, Marvin Alipolito from Seven Nopal Mahal teaches viewers how to accurately measure various dry and liquid ingredients for cooking and baking. He demonstrates proper techniques for leveling off ingredients like flour, sugar, salt, baking soda, and powder using a spatula or knife, and scooping and leveling cornstarch and chocolate powder. He also covers measuring cinnamon and cream of tartar, and advises on using a liquid measuring cup or a dry one for liquids, emphasizing the importance of accuracy for successful recipes.

Takeaways

• 📏 **Measuring Dry Ingredients**: Use a measuring cup and level off with a spatula or straight knife.
• 🥄 **Flour Measurement**: Fill the cup to overflowing with flour and level it off.
• 🍬 **Sugar Measurement**: Can be measured by filling the cup to overflowing or by directly scooping into the cup and leveling.
• 🧂 **Salt Measurement**: Similar to sugar, measure by direct scooping into the teaspoon and leveling.
• 🧂 **Baking Soda Measurement**: Directly scoop into the teaspoon and level off.
• 🧁 **Baking Powder Measurement**: Use the same method as baking soda for accuracy.
• 🌽 **Cornstarch Measurement**: Scoop with a spoon, overflow the cup, and level with a spatula.
• 🍫 **Chocolate Powder Measurement**: Follow the cornstarch method for measuring.
• 🌰 **Cinnamon Measurement**: Directly scoop into the teaspoon and level with a spatula.
• 🔪 **Cream of Tartar Measurement**: Directly scoop and level with a spatula or straight knife.
• 💧 **Liquid Ingredients Measurement**: Use a liquid measuring cup or a dry one ensuring accuracy.

Q & A

Who is the presenter in the video?

The presenter in the video is Marvin Alipolito from Seven Nopal Mahal.

What is the main topic of the video?

The main topic of the video is teaching the proper method of measuring dry and different ingredients.

How should you measure flour?

To measure flour, fill the cup to overflowing and level it with a spatula or a straight-edged knife.

What are the alternative methods for measuring sugar?

For measuring sugar, you can either fill the cup to overflowing and level it with a spatula or knife, or directly put the measuring cup into the sugar and level it.

How is salt measured in the video?

Salt is measured by directly putting the teaspoon into the salt and leveling it off with a spatula or a straight-edged knife.

What is the method for measuring baking soda as shown in the video?

Baking soda is measured by directly putting the teaspoon into the baking soda and leveling it off with a spatula.

How should you measure baking powder according to the video?

Baking powder should be measured by directly putting the teaspoon into the baking powder and leveling it off with a spatula or a sharp-edged tool.

What technique is used for measuring starch and cornstarch?

For starch and cornstarch, you scoop it with a spoon or scooper, fill the cup to overflowing, and level it off with a spatula or sharp edge.

How is chocolate powder measured in the video?

Chocolate powder is measured by filling the cup overflowing with a spoon or scooper and leveling it off with a spatula.

What is the method for measuring cinnamon as demonstrated?

Cinnamon is measured by directly putting the teaspoon into the cinnamon and leveling it off with a spatula.

How is cream of tartar measured in the video?

Cream of tartar is measured by directly putting the teaspoon into the cream of tartar and leveling it off with a spatula or straight-edged knife.

What is the suggested method for measuring liquid ingredients if you don't have a liquid measuring cup?

If you don't have a liquid measuring cup, you can use a dry ingredient measuring cup, ensuring the measurement remains accurate.