Measurements

All measurements in this book are level. Accurate measuring is necessary to insure uniform success in cookery and to eliminate the element of " luck."

The standard measuring cup is one holding one-half pint.

The standard tablespoon is one holding one-sixteenth of a cupful.

One-half spoonful is measured by dividing the spoonful in two lengthwise.

Flour is measured after being sifted once, and is placed in the cup with a spoon that it may not be packed. The flour should be rounded slightly in the cup and then be leveled off with a knife.

To be verified by class or by individual experiment.

4 ssp. =

1ts.

2ts.=

1 tb.

16tb.=

1 c.

2 gills =

1 c.

2c.=

lpt.

2pt.=

1 qt.

4qt.=

1 gal.

8 qt.=

1 peck

4pk.=

1 bu.

8 or 9 eggs =

1 lb.

4 c. flour =

1 lb.

2 c. butter =

1 lb.

2 c. gran, sugar =

lib.

2.5 c. pow. sugar =

lib.

2.75 c. corn meal =

lib.

2 c. raisins =

lib.

2 c. chopped meat =

lib.

1 tb. butter =

1/2 oz.

1 tb. sugar =

1/2 oz.