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Jan's Dough Tip #10: Measuring Equivalents

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Keep these measuring equivalents handy to help you when you increase or decrease a recipe!

Abbreviations:

tsp = teaspoon

tbsp = tablespoon

c = cup

pt = pint

qt = quart

oz = ounce

lb = pound

General Equivalents:

3 tsp  = 1 tbsp

1/3 c = 5 tbsp + 1 tsp

1 c = 16 tbsp

2 c (liquid) = 1 pt

4 c (liquid) = 1 qt

1 oz = 2 tbsp

16 oz = 1 lb

One-Pound Equivalents:

2 c BUTTER = 1 lb

4 c FLOUR = 1 lb

2 c SUGAR = 1 lb

2 c MILK = 1 lb

9 medium EGGS = 1 lb

2-1/2 c OATMEAL = 1 lb

Other Equivalents:

1 package of Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast (recommended for Jan's Dough Sourdough Bread) = 1-3/4 tsp

1/2 package of Fleischmann's Active Dry Yeast = 7/8 tsp

1 No. 300 can (14-16 oz) = 1-3/4 cups

1 No. 10 can (6-1/2 - 7-1/2 lb) = 12-13 cups

Use these equivalents to help to increase and reduce recipes, especially when "cooking for one" or "cooking for an army"!

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