Measurements and Equivalents Abbreviations 3 Tsp 1Tbsp DEGS=Degrees 2 Tbsp 1Oz LB =Pound 4 Tbsp 1/4 Cup MIN =Minute 6 Tbsp 3/8 Cup MINS=Minutes 8 Tbsp 1/2 Cup Oz =Ounce 1 Cup 8 Fluid Oz PKG =Package 2 Cups 1 Pint PT =Pint 4 Cups 1 Quart QT =Quart 4 Qts 1 Gallon Tbsp=Tablespoon 4 Peck 1 Bushel W/ =With 16 Oz 1 Pound T =Tablespoon t =teaspoon
Substitutions
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1 Cup Buttermilk = 1/2 Tbsp vinegar with enough whole milk to fill cup. Let stand 5 minutes.
1 Square Chocolate = 3 Tbsp cocoa plus 1 Tbsp butter.
1 Tsp Baking Powder = 1/4 Tsp soda plus 1/2 Tsp cream of tartar.
1 Cup Honey = 1 to 1 1/4 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup water.
1 oz Chocolate = 3 Tbsp cocoa plus 1/2 Tbsp shortening.
1 Cup Cake Flour = 2 Tbsp corn starch in measuring cup and fill to 1 cup with all purpose flour. (mix and sift)
1 Cup Sour Milk = 1 cup whole milk plus 1 Tsp lemon juice or vinegar.
1 Cup Sour Cream = 1 cup evaporated milk plus 1 Tbsp vinegar.
1 stick of butter or margarine = 1/4 lb or 1/2 cup
1 cup whipping cream = 2 or more cups after whipping
2 large eggs = 3 small eggs
1 cup uncooked macaroni = 2 1/4 cups cooked
1 cup uncooked rice = 4 cups cooked
What Makes a Pound?
Trivial Equivalents
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