I use equal 1
cup measurements as specified in the recipe which makes 12 lotion bars with my molds.
I included
cup measurements as a guide, but different nuts weigh different amounts.
Can u tell
me ur cup measurements as the cups avb in my country hold 200 ml Want to try these today...
I'm slowly converting all my recipes to
cup measurements as I know a lot of people don't use kitchen scales and I want to try and make my recipes easy for all to follow
So sorry but lots of people seemed to be having difficulty with
cup measurements as they can vary slightly.
Hi Devon, I use
cup measurements as I find them very convenient.
Not exact matches
Hi Fiona, I originally used coffee
cups as measurements as this was a way to make the
measurements standardised and useable for everyone
as some people don't have kitchen scales.
I am curious
as to why the
measurements are in
cups as opposed to weight using a scale?
Are your
cup measurements the same
as US
cups?
So sorry but I don't have the
cup measurements for this
as it's a guest recipe although I'm sure there's a way of finding out online.
Hi Ella — I read one of your responses
as to what a «
cup» is for your recipe, and you mentioned it's a coffee
cup... when you say «
cup» I
as assuming the American baking
measurement of «
cup».
You'll also be pleased to hear that from now on I'll always be adding the gram
measurement of each ingredient,
as well
as the
cups!
I've added weights
as well
as measurements in American
cups to help my readers in the UK more familiar with metric, and also because I'm finding that baking, especially when gluten - free, requires more accuracy than cooking.
The book will have weights
as well
as cups - and - spoons
measurements.
I've used
measurements for these in grams rather than
cups,
as I wanted to use approximately 70 % protein rich flours / meals to 30 % starches.
Hi, love your blog and have tried some of the recipes but find they can be a little hit and miss for those of us who do not deal in «
cups», could you give the quantities in grams or oz
as conversions for
cups vary from country to country whereas the other
measurements above are international and constant.
I made dinner rolls for the 1st time and they were a little denser than I wanted... was wondering if the xanthem gum was the culprit... so I looked up adjusting xanthem gum for dense bread and it brought me here... your article says if bread is rubbery it might have too much xanthem... I have perfected my cupcakes they are light fluffy and moist... and good enough that I was able to sell them at a local cafe for 3.00 a piece and could not keep up... anyway the xanthem gum
measurements for cakes is supposed to be 1/2 tsp per
cup and I only use 1/4 tsp per
cup... so I am thinking if I reduce the xanthem in the rolls it would produce an airier roll...
as everyone knows gluten free flours can be expensive... and I wanted to avoid making a failed batch
as bread and cake are a bit different... the 1st batch tased great... just won't leave much room for food due to density...
as is the problem with lots of gluten free stuff... am I on the right track?
The recipes are expressed in percentages, and you can not make these blends accurately with volume (
cups, tablespoons, teaspoons)
measurements,
as measuring by volume is incredibly imprecise and each flour has a different weight / volume.
However,
as a Brit — the American
measurement of a «
cup» has always confused me, and when googling a «
cup» I find all these spoons that look quite small.
And to make sour milk (which is really what you should do) is since the recipe calls for a
cup of sour milk, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a one
cup measurement and then top it up with regular milk, let it sit for approximately 10 or 15 minutes, it doesn't really separate, it gets a little lumpy, then use
as per directions in the recipe.
It's better if you grams for
measurements as not every
cup is the same this's why it didn't turn out good for the most
Quinoa, though a fine idea, added a very strong flavor that was off - putting if you used it
as the main flour amount, so if you do decide to use it, definitely use it for a rice flour sub, not oat flour sub
as the rice flour is only 1/2
cup versus the 3 1/2
cups of oat flour
measurement.
This is, though where weight
measurements are better than volume,
as a
cup of arrowroot may be a good deal heavier than a
cup of cornstarch.
Also
cup measurements for liquids, can you tell me in mls please
as I believe uk and US
cups are different.
What would
measurements be
as in
Cup... (or how many sweet potatoes)?
Hi Alex loved the recipe idea used 1
cup of almonds and 1
cup ofwalnuts instead of pecans added linseed, sunflower seeds pumpkin seeds and unsweetened coconut flakes to make up the bulk of the nuts and 1
cup of dates + half a
cup of dried figs all other ingredients &
measurements were the same just out of the oven haven't tasted them yet hope they are
as nice
as yours seem 2b Alex
Would I just add a
cup of pumpkin, or do I have to subtract other
measurements of ingredients
as well?
The exact
cup measurements shouldn't matter here,
as long
as you use one bunch.
The liquids aren't that important
as all measuring
cups have both
measurements on them.
Funny isn't it... people here in the UK tend to shy away from recipes involving US
cup measurements, because they don't know how to convert them (it's pretty difficult seeing
as different ingredients have different weights) and / or because using an American recipe means going out and buying a set of
cups!
1
cup of sugar is 200 g, 3/4
cup flour is 95 g, 1
cup cream is 240g, 8 ounce mascarpone is 250g, 1/2
cup powdered sugar is 60g... will be adding these
measurements on the recipe
as well..
Start with the equivalent of 1/4
cup of sugar when figuring out your
measurements and go from there to get it
as sweet
as you prefer.
I wish you had done the
cup measurements, though,
as I detest weighing gf flours (flies around & I make a horrible mess!)
I will retain the practice of giving volume
measurements in
cups as I did previously for anyone who does not have a food scale, but know that I do suggest you get a scale (I have this one in black) for the best results.
For this recipe you can use any
cup or mug
as a
measurement, just use the same mug to measure all the ingredients if that makes sense!
As Sara said, you need about 1/2
cup + 1 tbsp maple syrup to triple the recipe, but the other
measurements aren't that user friendly for 4 times the recipe so here it is:
(For example: American recipes might say «one stick of butter» - this translates to 8 tablespoons or 100 grams) You might find it worthwhile to invest in some «
cups» and «measuring spoons»
as well
as a small kitchen scales (all readily available in most asda, tesco, etc) to help you get to grips with correct
measurements.
I use
cup measurements whenever possible
as I get older and can not be bothered with scales too much.
Replaced the oil with a
cup of applesauce and used the exact spice
measurements as given.
As I believe America does not use metric weights and actually prefers volume over weight hence why I use the
cup measurements when I can.
Remember I just use the one mug all the time for all my
cup measurements - so if you do not have
cup measures do not worry
as long
as you use the same mug all the time everything will be in proportion!
please help me with the conversions to
cup measurements I have been searching for years for this recipe
as in Saginaw Michigan I bought these at a bakery.
Made this today for the first time using
cup measurements instead of converting to grammes and then doing it — which often leads to unbalanced components
as obviously packed
cups are different than non-packed, etc..
Morganna the Kissing Bandit had
measurements like a first - place hockey record, 60-24-39, and so she required a custom - built brassiere with,
as God is our witness, an I
cup.
I've included
measurements in grams and oz but no
cups because you can use it
as an opportunity to work on number recognition.
When rice is finished and a bit cool, add it in 1/2
cup measurements with liquid of your choice (breastmilk, formula, water etc.) and puree
as needed.
Quite often I find with baking recipes you need to weigh the ingredients (well, at least the main ones / ones in big quantities) to get a good result,
as it's more accurate to go by weight and
cup measurements can vary greatly when you're packing flour in.
Typically, the serving size is detailed in a
measurement that is easy to locate, such
as cups or tablespoons.
Dr. Gregor, I find use of
cups as a form of
measurement too confusing to translate into scientific terms.
Dr. Greger, I find the use of
cups as a unit of
measurement confusing and unsciencific.