In the Kitchen
How to Measure
Correct measurements are absolutely essential to obtain good results. Good judgment, with experience, has taught some to measure by sight…
Measuring Dry Ingredients
A tablespoonful is measured level. A teaspoonful is measured level. A cupful is measured level. To measure tea- or tablespoonful, dip the…
Measuring Liquids
A cupful of liquid is all the cup will hold. A tea or tablespoonful is all that a teaspoon or tablespoon will hold.
Measuring Butter, Lard, Etc
To measure butter, lard, and other solid fats, pack solidly into cup or spoon, and level with a knife. Border man When dry ingredients…
Table of Measures and Weights
equals 1 pound cupfuls butter (packed solidly) 4 cupfuls flour (pastry) " ،، 1 2 cupfuls granulated sugar " 1 2 2/3 cupfuls powdered sugar…
Abbreviations Used in This Book
c. equals 1 cupful tbsp. equals 1 tablespoonful tsp. equals 1 teaspoonful f. g. few grains qt.
Time (Coffee to minutes Eggs soft)
Coffee 6 to 8 minutes Eggs soft cooked 1 to 3 " Eggs hard cooked 35 to 45 " Mutton Leg 2 to 3 hours Ham, weight 12 to 14 lbs. 4 to 5 " 4…
Time (Small Fish to minutes Potatoes)
Small Fish 6 to 10 minutes Potatoes, white 20 to 30 " Potatoes, sweet 15 to 25 " Asparagus 20 to 30 " Peas 20 to 60 “ String Beans 1 to 2½…
Broiling (Steak one inch thick to Steak)
Steak, one inch thick 4 to Steak, one and one-half inches thick to 10 Lamb or Mutton Chops 6 to Lamb or Mutton Chops in paper cases…
Baking
45 to 60 minutes 35 to 45 “ 10 to 15 “ 12 to 20 “ 12 to 15 " 25 to 30 " 30 " 20 to 25 “ 15 to 20 “ 30 to 35 “ to 30 “ to 10 TIME-TABLES FOR…
Time (Sponge Cake Cake layer)
Sponge Cake Cake (layer) 45 to 60 minutes 20 to 30 " Cake (loaf) Cake (pound) Cake (fruit) 40 to 60 “ 1/4 to 1/2 hours 1/4 to 2 “ Cake…