Careful measurements are necessary in order to obtain good results. The cup in which the flour is measured should be used for measuring the other ingredients. A standard cup contains one-half pint. 16 tablespoonfuls = 1 cup; 3 teaspoonfuls = 1 tablespoonful.
All measurements should be level. Dry ingredients should be leveled off with a knife. A cupful of liquid is as much as the cup will hold without running over.