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How to Measure Flour (Spoon and Level vs. Weight)

There are two good methods for measuring flour for baking. Weighing is best when you can, but spoon-and-level will work, too. Here's how to do it.
Active Time1 minute
Total Time1 minute
Course: Desserts
Keyword: how to measure flour, what tool is used to level off when measuring flour
Yield: 1 measure of flour
Author: Carolyn Gratzer Cope

Equipment

  • Spoon
  • Digital scale
  • Dry measuring cup
  • Butter knife
  • Bowl

Materials

  • Any kind of flour

Instructions

  • To weigh flour: Place a bowl onto a digital scale and press the button to zero or "tare" the display. (This means the weight of the bowl won't be counted.) For the most accurate measurement, set display to metric. Spoon flour into bowl until you reach the weight specified in the recipe. That's it!
  • To spoon and level flour: If you don't have a digital kitchen scale, the next-best option is to spoon and level your flour. Start by aerating the flour in the bag or container — fluff it up a bit with your spoon so it's not too dense. Then spoon it lightly into a measuring cup until it's heaped over the top. Run the back of a butter knife over the top to level.

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