HOW TO MEASURE AN OUNCE
Housekeepers are often confused by the mingling of weights and measures in a recipe, therefore an accurate schedule is a good thing to have around. The following of the most generally used articles will be found correct:
- One ounce granulated sugar equals two level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce flour, four level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce butter, two level teaspoonfuls.
- One ounce ground coffee, five level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce cornstarch, three level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce thyme, eight level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce grated chocolate, three level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce pepper, four level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce salt, two level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce mustard, four level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce cloves, four level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce cinnamon, four and a half level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce mace, four level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce curry, four level tablespoonfuls.
- One ounce chopped suet, a fourth of a cupful.
- One ounce olive oil, two tablespoonfuls.