Oven temperatures ℃ ℉ Gas Mark 110 225 ¼ 120 250 ½ 140 275 1 150 300 2 170 325 3 180 350 4 190 375 5 200 400 6 220 425 7 230 450 8 240 475 9
Equivalent 1 tsp = 5 ml 1 tbsp = 15 ml = 3 tsp 2 tbsp = 1 fl oz = 30 ml 1 cup = 8 fl oz = 237 ml = 16 tbsp 1 lb = 16 oz = 454 g 2.2lb = 1 kg = 1000g 1 quart = 2 pints = 4 cups = 32 fl oz 1 gallon = 4 quarts 1 stick butter or margarine = ½ cup = 8tbsp
Weight measures Metric Imperial 14g ½oz 28g 1 oz 57g 2 oz 227g 8 oz( ½ lb) 454g 16 oz( 1 lb) 1kg 36 oz (2.2 lb)
Liquid measures Metric Imperial 5ml 1 tsp 15ml 1 tbsp(½ fl oz) 30ml 1 fl oz 60ml 2 fl oz 237ml 8 fl oz(1 cup) 473ml 16 fl oz(2 cup) 591ml 20 fl oz(1 british pint) 1litre 34 fl oz
Mixing There are kinds of ways to mix! Here are definitions of the most common types. BEAT. To move a utensil back and forth to blend ingredients together. CREAM. To mix a solid fat ( usually margarine or butter) and sugar by pressing them against a bowl with the back of a spoon until they look creamy. FOLD. To move a utensil with a gentle over- and-under motion. MIX. To combine ingredients so that they are all evenly distributed. WHIP. To beat rapidly using a circular motion, usually with a whip, to incorporate air into the mixture (such as in making whipped cream). WHISK. To beat ingredients together lightly with a wire whip until they are well blended.