Weighing and Measuring
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MEASURING UP
Baking bread is in part a science and each
ingredient plays an integral role.
Therefore care should be taken when
weighing and measuring ingredients to obtain
accuracy.
Recipes in this Instruction Book have been
developed using Australian Metric Weights and
Measurements.
Australian Metric Measurements
1 teaspoon
=
5ml
1 tablespoon
=
20ml
1 cup
=
250ml
Metric Weighing Scales
For accuracy and consistent results, it is
recommended that a set of metric weighing
scales should be used as they provide greater
accuracy than measuring cups.
Tare (zero) the scales with the container in
position then spoon or pour ingredients in until
the desired weight is achieved.
Metric Measuring Cups and Spoons
If using the graduated metric measuring cups, it
is important to spoon or scoop the dry
ingredients loosely into the required cup. Do not
tap the cup on the bench, or pack the ingredients
into the cup unless otherwise directed. Level the
top of the cup with a knife. When using
graduated metric measuring spoons, level the top
of the spoon with a straight edged knife or
spatula.
DO NOT USE TABLEWARE SPOONS OR
CUPS.
Metric Liquid Measuring Jugs
If measuring liquids using a graduated metric
measuring jug, place jug on a flat surface, check
for accuracy at eye level.
DO NOT USE TABLEWARE JUGS OR
MEASURING CUPS.
Weighing
and Measuring
In general, water weighs the same in
grams as it measures in millilitres,
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NOTE!
FOR NEW ZEALAND CUSTOMERS
New Zealand Metric Measurements:
1 teaspoon
=
5ml
1 tablespoon
=
15ml
1 cup
=
250ml
The New Zealand tablespoon is 5ml less than
the Australian tablespoon, so care should be
taken when measuring ingredients to
compensate for this variance . For example,
1 Australian tablespoon = 1 New Zealand
tablespoon plus 1 New Zealand teaspoon.
It is important to note that New Zealand
ingredients, especially flour and yeast, differ
from the Australian equivalents. In the Vital
Ingredients section (Page 19-21), suitable
New Zealand products have been listed.
We suggest these New Zealand products be
substituted for the Australian products in the
Easy Bake Recipe Section.
For further New Zealand bread making
assistance telephone 0800 273 845.
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