Directions for proper measurement of ingredients.

For successful cooking, measure accurately using utensils appropriate for dry and liquid ingredients.

butter - For butter in stick form, cut desired amount (each stick equals 1/2 cup or 8 tablespoons). For butter in block form, soften and pack firmly in nested measuring cup; level and remove with rubber spatula.

Glass Measuring Cup - Use to measure liquids. Always read the measurement at eye level.

Gold Medal All-Purpose Flour - Spoon lightly into nested measuring cup; level with metal spatula.

Graduated Measuring Spoons - Use to measure liquids and dry ingredients. For thin liquids, pour into spoon until full.

Graduated Nested Measuring Cups - Use to measure dry ingredients and solid fats.

Milk (and other thin liquids) - Pour into glass measuring cup; check amount at eye level.

Molasses (and thick liquids) - Pour into glass measuring cup; check amount at eye level and remove contents with rubber spatula.

Shortening - Pack firmly in nested measuring cup; level and remove with rubber spatula.

Shredded cheese (also soft crumbs, raisins and nuts) - Pack lightly in nested measuring cup until full.

Sugar - For brown sugar, pack firmly in nested measuring cup; level with metal spatula. For granulated sugar, dip nested measuring cup into bag or canister; level with spatula. For powdered sugar, spoon lightly into nested measuring cup; level with metal spatula (press through sieve to remove lumps if necessary).

Vanilla (and other flavorings) - Pour into measuring spoon until full.

MORE IDEAS:

To help you and your students bake successfully.

Heating the oven - When a recipe states the oven temperature at the beginning of the cooking method, it means the oven should be heated when preparation begins. It is necessary to heat the oven for many baked items, such as breads and cakes, and also for foods that cook quickly, such as cookies and toasted nuts.

KITCHEN SAFETY:

Young children require careful supervision in the kitchen. Sharp knives, hot pans and electric appliances can be dangerous if used or handled incorrectly. Children should be properly supervised and instructed in the correct use of kitchen utensils and appliances.