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.
TABLE OF MEASURES
60
drops
equals
1
teasp.
3
teaspoonfuls
“
1
tabsp.
4
tablespoonfuls
“
¼
cup.
1
cup
“
½
pint.
1
round tablespoonful butter
“
1
ounce.
1
solid cup butter, granulated sugar, milk, chopped meat
