How to Measure Wet and Dry Ingredients - Kitchen Conundrums with Thomas Joseph
Summary
TLDRIn this informative video, Thomas Joseph addresses common kitchen conundrums by teaching viewers the proper techniques for measuring ingredients. He differentiates between wet and dry measuring cups, emphasizing the importance of not packing flour into the cup and the correct way to measure dense ingredients like sugar and brown sugar. For sticky liquids, he suggests using a spouted glass measuring cup and a non-stick spray. Additionally, he highlights the use of a digital scale for weight-based measurements, ensuring accuracy in recipes. The video offers practical tips to help viewers succeed in the kitchen, inviting them to share their own conundrums for solutions.
Takeaways
- 📏 There are two types of measuring cups: wet and dry, used for different ingredients based on their consistency.
- 🥄 When measuring dry ingredients like flour, avoid dipping the cup directly into the container to prevent packing; instead, fluff the flour and scoop it lightly.
- 🍽 For dry ingredients, use an offset spatula to level off the cup after tapping it to settle any pockets of air.
- 🥄 Sifted flour should be measured after sifting to ensure a lighter, less compacted measurement.
- 🍬 For dense ingredients like sugar, you can dip the measuring cup directly into the container and level it off for consistent weights.
- 🍯 To keep brown sugar soft, store it in an airtight container with a piece of bread or apple.
- 🍯 Pack brown sugar firmly into the measuring cup, ensuring it holds its shape when tapped out, indicating proper packing.
- 🥃 Use a spouted glass measuring cup for liquid ingredients, and spray the cup with non-stick cooking spray for sticky substances like honey or molasses.
- 🔬 For measuring by weight, use a digital scale, ensuring to zero out the weight of the container first.
- ⚖️ Certain recipes require ingredients to be measured by weight, such as chocolate or fruit, for precise baking results.
- 👀 Always check the level of your liquid measurement by bending down to eye level to ensure accuracy.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is teaching viewers how to properly measure ingredients for cooking and baking.
What are the two types of measuring cups mentioned in the video?
-The two types of measuring cups mentioned are wet measuring cups and dry measuring cups.
What is the purpose of a dry measuring cup?
-A dry measuring cup is used for measuring dry ingredients like flour, sugar, brown sugar, mayonnaise, and sour cream.
How should you measure flour to avoid packing it too tightly?
-To avoid packing flour too tightly, you should use a scoop or spoon to gently mix and fluff the flour before scooping it into the measuring cup.
What does 'sifted flour' mean in a recipe?
-Sifted flour means that you should sift the flour first and then measure it from the bowl to ensure a lighter and less compacted measurement.
How is sugar measured in the video?
-Sugar is measured by simply dipping the measuring cup into the container and giving it a good swipe to level off the top.
What is a tip for keeping brown sugar soft?
-To keep brown sugar soft, store it in an airtight container with a piece of bread or apple, which helps maintain moisture.
How should you measure sticky and viscous liquids like honey or molasses?
-Use a spouted glass measuring cup and spray the inside with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the liquid slides out easily.
What tool is recommended for measuring ingredients by weight?
-A digital scale is recommended for measuring ingredients by weight, such as chocolate or fruit.
Why is it important to zero out the weight of the bowl on a digital scale?
-Zeroing out the weight of the bowl ensures that you are only measuring the weight of the ingredient and not the bowl itself.
How can viewers get help with their own kitchen conundrums?
-Viewers can write in the comment section of the video or reach out using the hashtag 'kitchen conundrums' to get help with their kitchen problems.
Outlines
📏 Mastering Measurement Basics in the Kitchen
Thomas Joseph introduces the importance of accurate measurement in cooking and baking. He explains the difference between dry and wet measuring cups, emphasizing that dry measuring cups are for flour, sugar, and similar items that can be leveled off, while wet measuring cups are for liquids that level themselves. Joseph demonstrates the correct way to measure flour by scooping and leveling, ensuring not to pack the flour too tightly. He also discusses the process of measuring sifted flour for a lighter consistency and how to measure sugar and brown sugar, noting the importance of keeping brown sugar soft with a piece of bread or apple.
🍯 Techniques for Liquid and Weight Measurements
The script continues with liquid measurements, showing how to use a spouted glass measuring cup for sticky substances like honey or molasses, and the use of non-stick cooking spray to facilitate easy pouring. Joseph advises viewers to check the level of their measurement by eye to ensure accuracy. Additionally, he covers the use of a digital scale for recipes that require ingredients to be measured by weight, such as chocolate or fruit. He explains the process of zeroing the scale with the bowl to exclude its weight and then measuring the ingredient accurately.
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Keywords
💡Measuring Cups
💡Dry Measuring Cup
💡Wet Measuring Cup
💡Flour
💡Sugar
💡Brown Sugar
💡Sifted Flour
💡Liquid Measurements
💡Digital Scale
💡Zeroing Out
💡Kitchen Conundrums
Highlights
Introduction to the importance of correct measurement in cooking and baking.
Differentiation between wet and dry measuring cups and their respective uses.
Proper technique for measuring flour to avoid packing it into the cup.
The necessity of fluffing and leveling off flour for accurate measurement.
Explanation of when to sift flour and its impact on measurement.
Correct method for measuring dense ingredients like sugar without stirring.
Technique for measuring brown sugar and keeping it from hardening.
Use of an airtight container and a piece of bread or apple to maintain brown sugar softness.
How to properly pack brown sugar for recipes that require it.
Introduction to liquid measurement using a spouted glass measuring cup.
Tips for measuring sticky and viscous liquids like honey or molasses.
The use of non-stick cooking spray for easy removal of sticky liquids.
How to accurately measure liquid ingredients by ensuring level readings.
Introduction to measuring ingredients by weight using a digital scale.
Process of zeroing out the scale to account for the weight of the bowl.
The benefits of measuring by weight for certain recipes and ingredients.
Invitation for viewers to share their kitchen conundrums for future solutions.
Transcripts
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hey everybody Thomas Joseph here with
another kitchen conundrum for you now
today we're going back to the basics
with measuring you need to learn how to
measure correctly to have success when
you are making recipes so today I'm
going to show you how to do that
starting off two different types of
measuring cups we have a wet measuring
cup and we have a dry measuring cup here
now when you're using a dry measuring
cup this is for things like flour and
sugar and brown sugar you can also
measure things like mayonnaise and sour
cream in a dry measure anything that you
can actually level off that is what
you're going to use this for now for
something that you would use a wet
measure for would be anything that will
level itself off so that you can see it
with those lines so liquids they would
go into this measuring cup here I'm
going to start with dry measuring now
flour main ingredient in baking here
what you need to know is that you
shouldn't dip your Cup right into the
canister itself cuz what that does is it
packs flour into the cup so take a scoop
or a spoon and gently mix the flour
lightening it incorporating a little bit
of air because as this canister of flour
sits on your shelf it actually compacts
itself it settles on itself so give it a
little bit of a Fluff here and scoop it
into your cup sprinkling it in using
that offset spatula anything with a
straight side you want to give the cup a
little bit of a tap settling in any
Pockets that might be in this cup of
flour and a good swipe leveling it off
and that is a perfect half cup of flour
now if a recipe calls for sifted flour
what that means is that you need to sift
the flour first and then measure from
this bowl measure this mixture here and
what that means is you're getting a
lighter cup of flour something that
isn't so heavy now something like sugar
sugar is already dense so there's no
need to Stir It Up and you don't need to
scoop into the cup you can simply dip
your cup into the canister itself and
give it a good swipe and the weights
would be completely consistent here this
is a perfect half cup of sugar now brown
sugar we get a lot of questions here in
the test kitchens how do I keep my sugar
from getting too hard keep it in a well
sealed container one of these airtight
containers is really great take a piece
of bread some people like to use a piece
of apple and store it in with your brown
sugar and it will help to keep the sugar
nice and soft take your measuring cup
dip it into the brown sugar and pack the
sugar into the cup most recipes call for
packed brown sugar now you know you've
done this right if you tap it out into a
bowl and the sugar holds its shape if it
crumbles that means that you haven't
packed it firmly enough and that you
should start over so now for liquid
measurements use a spouted glass
measuring cup here and when you're
measuring things like honey or molasses
anything that's sticky and viscous
sometimes corn syrup give your glass a
spray with um some non-stick cooking
spray and what that does is it will
easily slide out on you so I'm using
honey today a/2 cup measure you want to
check your measurement and you actually
should bend down and check that it
registers a half a cup so that it's nice
and level and a half cup so this is good
to go and that's how you measure a
liquid ingredient so now to measure by
weight what you need is a digital scale
for this and certain recipes will call
for ingredients by weight chocolate for
example or fruit whenever you're baking
so take the bowl that you're going to
measure into place it on the scale and
you need to zero out or tear out the
weight of the bowl itself so that you
don't count that in the measurement so
all you have to do is press the button
again it should register zero and now
you're ready to measure the weight of
whatever ingredient you have so there
you have it a few simple tricks and tips
in measuring ingredients the right way
and that will set you up for success in
the kitchen if you have any kitchen
conundrums write in the comment section
below or reach out to us using the hash
kitchen conundrums and we will solve
whatever problems you may
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