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Measurement of Liquid Ingredients
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Measurement of Ingredients
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Using the liquid measuring cup, pour the liquid into the cup.
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Then, bend over so you are on the same level as the measuring marks.
- The liquid should be right at the mark - not above or below it.

- Ingredients such as sour cream, peanut butter, and yogurt are measured using dry measuring cups because they are too thick to be measured accurately in the liquid cups.
- Level sour cream and peanut butter with the back of a knife or metal spatula.

- Sometimes, butter and shortening packages have a cutting guide on the box or paper. You can use this to cut off an appropriate amount.
Example: Measuring 250 ml (1 cup) of fat
- Use a large glass liquid measuring cup at least double the size of the amount of fat you are measuring.
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Fill the liquid measuring cup with water to the 250 ml (1 cup) measurement.
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Look at eye level to be certain the lowest point in the water is at the 250 ml mark.
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Add solid fat below the water level.
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Squish the fat to the side of the cup (below the water line) if it will not stay under the water.
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Continue to add the fat until the water level rises to 500 ml mark on the wet measuring cup.
- Drain the water and you will have 250 ml of solid fat!
