measuring cups
Baking volume tools
Measuring cups are kitchen utensils for portioning ingredients by volume.
A standard set includes cups of one, one-half, one-third, and one-quarter cup capacity, usually nested for storage.
Liquid measuring cups are typically glass or plastic pitchers with graduated markings.
The recipe calls for two measuring cups of flour.
Containers for combining ingredients
- kitchen scaleDevice weighing cooking ingredients
- whiskLooped wire mixer
- spatulaFlat-bladed kitchen tool
- sieveMesh filtering utensil
nesting · stackable · set · plastic · stainless steel · glass · silicone · handles
Degree of correctness
- gradationsSteps in a scale
- incrementsUnits of increase
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
- exactPerfectly correct, no deviation
calibration · markings · consistent · portion · quantity · careful · meticulous · standardized
Small spoon or measure
- tablespoonCulinary volume unit
- cupSmall drinking container
- ounceOne-sixteenth of a pound
- milliliterCubic centimeter equivalent
liter · pint · quart · gallon · gram · metric · imperial · conversion
Clear essential liquid
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- brothClear simmered meat liquid
pour · spout · meniscus · translucent · fluid ounces · milliliters · liters · quart
mixing bowls
Containers for combining ingredients
- kitchen scaleDevice weighing cooking ingredients
- whiskLooped wire mixer
- spatulaFlat-bladed kitchen tool
sieve · nesting · stackable · set · plastic · stainless steel · glass · silicone · handles · dishwasher-safe
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- gradationsSteps in a scale
- incrementsUnits of increase
- levelHorizontal or uniform position
exact · calibration · markings · consistent · portion · quantity · careful · meticulous · standardized · reliable
teaspoon
Small spoon or measure
- tablespoonCulinary volume unit
- cupSmall drinking container
- ounceOne-sixteenth of a pound
milliliter · liter · pint · quart · gallon · gram · metric · imperial · conversion · fraction
water
Clear essential liquid
broth · pour · spout · meniscus · translucent · fluid ounces · milliliters · liters · quart · pint
flour
Milled grain powder
vanilla · baking powder · baking soda · recipe · mixing · sift · preheat · oven · pan · cocoa
flour
Milled grain powder
cocoa · cornmeal · breadcrumbs · lentils · beans · quinoa · grains · spices · nuts · seeds
- baking toolsrolling pin, mixing spoon, wooden spoon, whisks, balloon whisk
- kitchen gadgetsfood processor, blender, grater, spatula, tongs
- kitchen prepchopping, dicing, slicing, mincing, peeling
- kitchen toolsknife, fork, spoon, spatula, whisk
- plasticwareplastic containers, plastic cups, plastic plates, plastic forks, plastic knives
- vintage kitchenwaremixing bowl, mixing bowls, rolling pin, wooden spoon, cast iron skillet
measuring cupseyeballing
Estimating by sight alone
approximation · guesswork · pinch · a handful · dash
measuring cupskitchen scale
Device weighing cooking ingredients
digital scale · food scale · balance scale · weighing · measuring spoons
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