It doesn’t matter whether you’re increasing a recipe or decreasing it — the procedure for adjusting the ingredient quantities for a different number of portions is the same. We call this scaling a recipe. When scaling a recipe it’s important to know how to convert back and forth between different measurements. The first thing you need to do is calculate your conversion factor, which is a number you’re going to use to convert all the quantities. There’s a tiny bit of math involved, but it’s OK to use a calculator — that’s what they’re there for! To find your conversion […]
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Commonly Used Measurements & Equivalents
How much is a peck, a pint, or a pinch? Need a refresher on how many cups are in a quart, or teaspoons in a tablespoon? Sometimes doubling or halving a recipe can be a bit… tricky. Or an ingredient will come in an unexpected container. Views: 8