The larger measures can double as mixing bowls. In the United States, the wrapping usually has tablespoons and teaspoons clearly marked. If it has not been packed that way, pack margarine or butter into measuring spoon or measuring cup. Sugar Most sugar can be measured in a graduated measuring cup. Simply spoon it in and level off with the straight edge of a knife.
Most recipes usually call for certain amounts of packed brown sugar.
To measure packed brown sugar, pack sugar down lightly with back of spoon, then level off. Lightly spoon flour into graduated measuring cus, and level off with straight edge of knife. In order to measure flour correctly, it must be sifted once before measuring to prevent packing of the flour. Most recipes for baked products assume this, since sifted flour tends to pack on standing, this sifting process should be performed just prior to measuring. Estimate the amount of flour which must be sifted for the measurement and sift.