Measuring, Kitchen Math, and Reading Recipes

What is the conventional equivalent of 1/3 cup

51/3 tablespoons

Which of the following does not need to be included in a well-written recipe

Abbreviations

1 cup is equivalent to 18 tablespoons

False

A well-written recipe should list ingredients in alphabetical order.

False

Baking powder and baking soda can be substituted for one another

False

Breads and cakes tend to rise less during baking at high altitudes.

False

Brown sugar should be sifted before spooning it into a dry measuring cup.

False

Fats, such as shortening and peanut butter, should be pressed into liquid measuring cups with a rubber spatula to get accurate measurements.

False

Two tablespoons of cornstarch can be substituted foe one tablespoon of flour in a recipe.

False

1 fluid ounces=2 tablespoons

True

1 tablespoons is equivalent to 3 teaspoons

True

1/2 cup is equivalent to 8 Tablespoons

True

A meal manager should read through a recipe before he or she begins to prepare it.

True

At the store, many foods are sold by the pint or by the quart. Many recipes will ask you to measure those foods by the cup.

True

Garnishes can improve the appearance and food value of a sandwich.

True

Many recipe software programs alow users to prepare budgets, shopping lists, and nutritional analyses.

True

People would be less likely to choose foods that provide empty calories when nutritious snack foods are conveniet.

True

Rotating tasks on a time-work schedule from one time to the next gives everyone a range of kitchen experience.

True

The best eggs to use for baking and cooking are Grade AA by the USDA, size large

True

Time schedules differ depending on the menu.

True

Uneven distribution of microwaves can cause foods to cook unevenly.

True

Which of the following is the correct abbreviaion

lb

The main metric unit of measure used in recipes is the

milliliter

Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for ounce?

oz.