Kitchen Basics: Measurements and Terms Quiz

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What is the abbreviation for Cup?

C (correct)

What is the abbreviation for Teaspoon?

t (correct)

tsp (correct)

What is the abbreviation for Tablespoon?

Tbs

Tbsp (correct)

T (correct)

What is the abbreviation for Quart?

qt Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for Pint?

pt Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for Gallon?

gal Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for Ounce?

oz Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation for Pound?

lb Signup and view all the answers

What tool adds air to ingredients such as flour?

Sifter Signup and view all the answers

What tool quickly scrapes the sides of bowls?

Rubber scraper Signup and view all the answers

What measures small amounts of ingredients?

Measuring spoons Signup and view all the answers

What measures liquid ingredients over 1/4 cup?

Liquid measuring cup Signup and view all the answers

What measures dry ingredients over 1/4 cup?

Dry measuring cup Signup and view all the answers

What takes the internal temperature of food?

Meat thermometer Signup and view all the answers

What tool has swivel blades to quickly pare fruits and vegetables?

Vegetable peeler Signup and view all the answers

What is the powerful scissors used for snipping, trimming, and cutting?

Kitchen shears Signup and view all the answers

What tool is used for stirring, beating, and whipping foods?

Whisk Signup and view all the answers

What allows you to lift and turn flat food?

Turner/Flipper Signup and view all the answers

What is used for gripping and lifting foods?

Tongs Signup and view all the answers

What is a large angled spoon for removing liquids from a pan?

Ladle Signup and view all the answers

What are the steps to measure brown sugar?

Pack and level Signup and view all the answers

What is a non-frustrating way to measure sticky ingredients?

Spray with oil Signup and view all the answers

Why is flour sifted?

To blend dry ingredients or to add air Signup and view all the answers

When do you measure sifted flour?

After Signup and view all the answers

How do you measure fat that is not labeled?

Displacement Method Signup and view all the answers

How many tablespoons equal 1 cup?

16 Signup and view all the answers

How many ounces equal 1 cup?

8 Signup and view all the answers

How many pints equal 1 quart?

2 Signup and view all the answers

6 teaspoons = 2 ___

Tablespoons Signup and view all the answers

4 cups = 1 ___

quart Signup and view all the answers

How many teaspoons equal 1 Tablespoon?

3 Signup and view all the answers

How many cups equal 1 pint?

2 Signup and view all the answers

How many quarts equal 1 gallon?

4 Signup and view all the answers

16 Tablespoons = 1 ___

Cup Signup and view all the answers

1/4 cup = 4 ___

Tablespoons Signup and view all the answers

What size is an Allumette cut?

1/2" X 1/2" X 2-3" Signup and view all the answers

What size is a Batonnet cut?

1/4" X 1/4" X 2-3" Signup and view all the answers

What size is a Julienne cut?

1/8" X 1/8" X 2-3" Signup and view all the answers

What size is a Medium Dice?

1/2" X 1/2" X 1/2" Signup and view all the answers

What size is a Small Dice?

1/4" X 1/4" X 1/4" Signup and view all the answers

What size is a Brunoise?

1/8" X 1/8" X 1/8" Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of curling your non-cutting hand?

Claw Method Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to cut fat into flour?

Cut In Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to add air to food?

Whip Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to heat an ingredient until there are rapid bubbles?

Boil Signup and view all the answers

What is combining softened fat and sugar to add air?

Cream Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to mix two or more ingredients together?

Blend Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean to gently blend ingredients?

Stir Signup and view all the answers

How many cups will give you 2 quarts of water?

8 cups Signup and view all the answers

How many teaspoons would give you 3 Tablespoons of baking soda?

9 teaspoons Signup and view all the answers

Three quarts would give you how many cups?

12 cups Signup and view all the answers

3/4 cup doubled?

1 1/2 cup Signup and view all the answers

1/2 egg doubled?

1 egg Signup and view all the answers

1/4 cup doubled?

1/2 cup Signup and view all the answers

1/8 teaspoon doubled?

1/4 teaspoon Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cooking Measurements and Abbreviations

Cup is abbreviated as C
Teaspoon is abbreviated as t or tsp
Tablespoon is abbreviated as T or Tbsp
Quart is abbreviated as qt
Pint is abbreviated as pt
Gallon is abbreviated as gal
Ounce is abbreviated as oz
Pound is abbreviated as lb

Essential Kitchen Tools

Sifter adds air to ingredients like flour.
Rubber Scraper quickly scrapes the sides of bowls.
Measuring Spoons measure small amounts of ingredients.
Liquid Measuring Cup measures liquid ingredients over 1/4 cup.
Dry Measuring Cup measures dry ingredients over 1/4 cup.
Meat Thermometer takes the internal temperature of food.
Vegetable Peeler has swivel blades for paring fruits and vegetables quickly.
Kitchen Shears are powerful scissors for snipping and trimming.
Whisk is used for stirring, beating, and whipping foods.
Turner/Flipper lifts and turns flat food.
Tongs are used for gripping and lifting foods.
Ladle is a large angled spoon for removing liquids from a pan.

Measuring Techniques

Measure brown sugar by packing and leveling.
For sticky ingredients, spray with oil to avoid frustration when measuring.
Flour is sifted to blend dry ingredients or to add air.
Sifted flour should be measured after sifting.

Conversion Factors

16 tablespoons equals 1 cup.
8 ounces equals 1 cup.
2 pints equals 1 quart.
6 teaspoons equals 2 tablespoons.
4 cups equals 1 quart.
3 teaspoons equals 1 tablespoon.
2 cups equals 1 pint.
4 quarts equals 1 gallon.
16 tablespoons equals 1 cup.
4 tablespoons equals 1/4 cup.

Knife Skills and Cutting Techniques

Serrated Knife is best for slicing foods with tough exteriors and soft interiors.
Chef Knife is the most versatile knife in the kitchen.
Paring Knife is the smallest knife, ideal for intricate tasks.
Allumette cut size is 1/2" x 1/2" x 2-3".
Batonnet cut size is 1/4" x 1/4" x 2-3".
Julienne cut size is 1/8" x 1/8" x 2-3".
Medium Dice size is 1/2" x 1/2" x 1/2".
Small Dice size is 1/4" x 1/4" x 1/4".
Brunoise size is 1/8" x 1/8" x 1/8".
Use the Claw Method to curl your non-cutting hand for safety.
Cut In refers to cutting fat into flour.

Cooking Techniques

Whip adds air to food.
Boil heats an ingredient until it has rapid bubbles.
Cream combines softened fat and sugar to add air.
Blend mixes two or more ingredients together.
Stir gently combines ingredients.

Doubling Measurements

8 cups equal 2 quarts of water.
9 teaspoons equal 3 tablespoons of baking soda.
12 cups equal 3 quarts.
Doubling 3/4 cup results in 1 1/2 cups.
Doubling 1/2 egg results in 1 egg.
Doubling 1/4 cup results in 1/2 cup.
Doubling 1/8 teaspoon results in 1/4 teaspoon.

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