Jan: I'm with you here. I can't imagine how a half cup measured in one
type of measuring cup versus another could possibly be any different within
the same system of measures. I have a set of four measuring cups that go
from a quarter cup up to a cup. If I fill the quarter cup measure to the
top four times, it would all fit into the one cup measure, and if I then
take that measure and pour it into my two cup pyrex measuring cup, it is
still one cup. It truly makes no difference.
Jon
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From: Jan Bailey
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 4:35 PM
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Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Measuring Cup Question
I've used the dry measuring cups for liquids for years and it never made an
ounce of difference.
Jan
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From: blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On
Behalf Of Dani Pagador
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2021 12:33 PM
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Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Measuring Cup Question
Hi, Susan.
I've seen that same piece of advice about that nested cups should be used
for dry ingredients on the King Arthur website. I also remember that on
another list someone talked about using a Pyrex cup for measuring flour, and
that her cookies didn't turn out. On that same list another member said her
Mom told her that liquid measured in a nested cup doesn't come out weighing
what it should in ounces as with the glass lined cups. I tried it myself
with my talking scale, the 1 cup measure from my nested set, and my Pampered
Chef prep bowl with the lines designed to do double duty as a liquid
measure. The nested measuring cup's liquid weighed in at just over 7 ounces,
and the Pampered Chef cup weighed in at just over 7.5 ounces. I made sure to
use the tare function.
Imho, I don't think it matters too much which cup gets used for liquid
stuff. I grab the nested cups because the cabinet is right above my head
when I'm at the counter prepping stuff. If it looks like it needs more
liquid, I add a smidge.
I remember that someone makes talking measuring cups for liquid. I think
it's done through a Britain-based company. I can check on that if you'd
like.
HTH,
Dani
On 6/15/21, Rob Hudson <rob_hudson3182@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Incorrect. Eight ounces in a cup, 16 tablespoons.
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From: <mrsingle@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:55:32 -0600
Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Measuring Cup Question
Hi susan,
There are 16 oz. in a cup.
There are 16 tablespoons in a cup,
1 tablespoon is equal to three teaspoons,
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Sent: June 15, 2021 10:01 AM
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Hi, Jonathan:
Thanks for your input! You know, I can’t remember from whom I
specifically heard about liquids and solids measuring differently in
measuring cups, but I’ve heard it from more than one person. What
you say here makes a lot of sense to me. Is there a converter
available that converts cups, spoon measurements, etc. into ounces? Thanks a lot, Jon!
Susan
P.S.: I was making a recipe for Coffee Liqueur bread pudding with
Caramel Sauce. It is delicious, I must say! And so was the
southwestern veggie bake that I made! Took both to a party last night.
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<mailto:blindcooks-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > On Behalf Of Jonathan
Rawlings
Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2021 8:28 PM
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Subject: [blindcooks] Re: Measuring Cup Question
Let me see if I can’t clear this up.
I don’t know where you are hearing that a substance, whether it be a
powder, granular substance, or a liquid of any kind, would measure
differently in a glass measuring cup than it would in cups that are
more often use to measure dry ingredients. They measure exactly the
same, regardless. Perhaps the confusion you are encountering is
understanding the difference between ounces of weight or ounces by
volume? If you want an explanation of that, just ask, but I won’t go
into that just now. For me, when it comes to measuring a lot of
different substances, I often attempt to weigh them on my talking
digital scale. For example, if a salad dressing recipe asks for two
thirds of a cup of oil, rather than try to fill a one third measure
two times, I’ll ask my Alexa or other smart device how much a cup of
that oil weighs in grams, then weigh it out on the scale. But of
course, there would be nothing wrong with using a one third cup
measure two times to get two thirds of a cup. As for the two cup
glass or pyrex measuring cups, I have one, but I never use it to
measure anything. I can’t read the markings, and a liquid level
indicator would be of no use for measuring most amounts. Perhaps, if
you told me the specific situation that prompted your question, I could suggest how I might deal with the issue as efficiently as possible.
Jon
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Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2021 8:45 AM
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Subject: [blindcooks] Measuring Cup Question
Good morning, list:
I currently do not have a glass measuring cup. I understand that
liquids measure differently than other more solid items, including
powders. I only have the plastic measuring cups. Is there a way
that I can use them to measure liquids, say, a cup and a quarter for
a cup or something similar? Thanks!
Susan
