To make level measurements fill cup or spoon and scrape off excess
with back of knife.

One-half spoon is measured lengthwise of spoon.

Sift flour before measuring.


BAKING

Much depends upon the baking. Many a cake otherwise perfectly prepared
is spoiled because the oven is too hot or not hot enough. Regulate the
oven carefully before mixing the ingredients.

When a cake is thoroughly baked it shrinks from the sides of the pan.
A light touch with the finger which leaves no mark is another
indication that the cake is baked.


TABLE OF EQUIVALENT WEIGHTS AND MEASURES

1 saltspoon = 1/4 teaspoon
3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon
16 tablespoons = 1 cup
2 cups = 1 pint
2 pints = 1 quart
4 cups = 1 quart
2 cups granulated sugar = 1 pound
4 cups flour = 1 pound
2 cups butter = 1 pound