On 28/09/2015 1:36 PM, The Practical BBQ'r! wrote:
> I wish to convert to using metric in the kitchen. I have liquid measuring cups that are metric but I'm not certain about dry spices.
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> I assumed that I would need a quality scale to weigh out for example 1/4 teaspoon of oregano in grams??
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> If my assumption is correct that dry ingredients are all weighed, can someone recommend a metric scale that can go as low as weighing out a 1/4 teaspoon of dry spice??
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> Mike
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The small tsp or even the occasional TBSP measurements in most recipes
can stay the same in the metric scale as they are too small to make any
obvious difference.
Be forewarned that the metric cup is 250ml whereas the US cup is ~236ml.
That difference can be significant in baking, where you should be
weighing anyway.
I have numerous recipes from reputable bakers where the major
ingredients such as flour, sugar, butter etc. are given in grams and the
liquids in mls or grams but things like salt and baking powder are
volumetric, i.e., tsp etc.
Graham