The phrase "hefty pinch" means a large amount of something, usually when talking about adding or including it.
Sentences with «hefty pinch»
11 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 1/4 cups white granulated sugar 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract hefty pinch of salt 2 large eggs 1/3 cup unbleached all purpose flour heaping cup of garbage mix - ins (I used 4 nutty bars that I sliced. (witandvinegar.com)