Accurate measurement is necessary to insure success in cooking. Sift dry materials before measuring.

Measure flour lightly, without shaking down, and butter by packing closely.

A cup holding just half a pint (beer measure) is the standard measuring cup. See note, page 26.

A cupful is all the cup will hold without running over, - full to the brim. A scant cupful is within a quarter of an inch of the top.

A tablespoonful of flour, sugar, butter, rice, chopped vegetables, and crumbs, is a rounded spoonful.

A teaspoonful of salt, soda, pepper, baking powder, and spice, is a level spoonful.

A heaped spoonful is all the spoon will hold.

Half a spoonful is measured by dividing through the middle lengthwise, or by using the new half teaspoon.

A speck, or a shake, or a few grains is what you can pile on a quarter-inch square surface.

Table Of Measures And Weights

4 ssp. = 1 tsp.

3 tsp. = 1 tbsp.

4 tbsp. = 1/4 c. 2 gills = 1 c. 2 c. = 1 pt. 2 pt. =1 qt.

4 qt. =1 gallon. 8 qt. =1 peck.

4 c. flour = 1 lb.

2 c. solid butter = 1 lb.

2 c. gran, sugar = 1 lb.

3 c. meal = 1 lb. 1 hp. tbsp. butter = 2 oz.

1 hp. tbsp. sugar = 1 oz.

2 c. solid meat = 1 lb.

1 tbsp. liquid = 1/2 oz.