Good Cook Clear Measuring Cup with Measurements: This measuring cup wasn't bad, but wasn't as accurate as our favorite models.

iSi Flex-It Measuring Cups: These measuring cups were too inaccurate.

Pourfect 1, 2 and 4 Cup Beaker Set: These measuring cups scratched very easily and the larger size wouldn't fit in the microwave.

IKEA Beaker Glass Measuring Cup with Spout: This measuring cup was inaccurate as well.

Chef'n Adjustable Measuring Beakers: These measuring cups were consistently inaccurate and we cannot recommend them.

OXO Good Grips 3 Piece Squeeze and Pour Silicone Measuring Cup Set: These measuring cups were accurate enough, but stained and their exterior got very hot after a stint in the microwave.

Pyrex Prepware Measuring Cups: We really liked the 1-cup measuring cup, but found the 2- and 4-cup sizes to be more inaccurate.

They even provide tablespoon and teaspoon measurements.Serioius Eats / Vicky Wasik The Competition I use the beaker ones for smaller measurements. The angled measuring cups work great because you don’t need to be at eye level when you are pouring in your ingredient to read the measurement, as the measurements are written on the top and on the side. Hopefully, this tutorial has provided you a little more insight as to the importance of having both kinds of measuring cups when you take on a baking project.įor those curious, I own two kinds of liquid measuring cups: OXO Angled Measuring Cups and OXO Nesting Measuring Beaker Set. So, while you can technically get a precise measurement by using a dry measuring cup to measure liquids, it will be quite hard for you to add it your recipe without it spilling over, which is why it’s usually better to measure it in a liquid measuring cup, where all you have to do is measure to the line. And if you don’t fill the water all the way to the top, then your recipe will be off. Yes the measurement works, but it will be quite difficult for you to actually get all that water into your recipe without it spilling over. It finally does so when the water has reached all the way to the brim of the cup and is just about to spill over. I put my measuring cup on the scale and poured in the water until it reached 4 oz. Here, I am trying to measure out 1/2 cup of water, which is 4 oz. Let’s say your recipe calls for 1/2 cup of water. What happens when you try to use a dry measuring cup to measure out the liquid ingredient? Similarly, adding too little could cause your batter to be too wet, spread too much, not rise properly, etc. Now you are off by 30 grams, or about 1/4 cup of flour.Īdding too much flour can cause all sorts of problems including making your baked good too dry, dense, change the texture from chewy to cakey, etc. Let’s say you’re making a cake which requires 3 cups of flour. 5 grams may not seem a lot, but it can add up. That’s 5 grams difference (about 2 teaspoons).

But when I used the liquid measuring cup, I got 57 grams. In the dry measuring cup, 1/2 cup of all purpose flour weighs 62 grams. The surface of the flour is uneven, with some parts higher than others. You can scoop your flour into your liquid measuring cup until it reaches the 1/2 cup mark. Now, let’s say you only have a wet measuring cup. Let’s say your recipe calls for 1/2 cup of all purpose flour. To measure out 1/2 cup of flour, you choose your 1/2 dry measuring cup, fill it to the top with flour, and then level off the top, giving you exactly 1/2 cup. So why are different sets of measuring cups used? Otherwise, your ingredient measurements will likely be off.

This is why it’s important that you own both sets of measuring cups if you plan on baking. Leave out certain ingredients, add the wrong amounts and your recipe will very likely fail or not turn out properly. Many baking recipes require very precise measurements to achieve the chemical reactions needed to produce the correct results. You’ve probably heard the expression: Baking is a Science. When you shop for measuring cups, there are ones meant for wet ingredients and ones meant for dry ingredients.

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