It’s actually bigger than you think.
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Does it really matter how you measureflouror which measuring cup you grab out of your kitchen cabinet?
And the vegetable oil thats listed in your recipe?

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How you measure that matters, too.
What Are Dry Measuring Cups?
Dry measuring cups are foryou guessed itdry ingredients.

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They’re designed to measure one specific measurement at a time (i.e.
You should also grab your dry measuring cups when measuring ingredients like nuts, chocolate chips, or berries.
Using the correct amount of each ingredient in a baking recipe can make or break how it turns out.

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Even a little extra flour can make cake dry and cookies cakey.
The flour in your recipe will be most accurately and easilymeasured in a dry measuring cup.
What Are Liquid Measuring Cups?
Liquid measuring cups are designed to accurately measure (drumroll yo!
When measuring liquid ingredients, check your measurement at eye-level to verify the amount is accurate.
What Are The Main Differences Letween Dry And Liquid Measuring Cups?
Each bang out of measuring cup is specifically designed to accurately measure either dryorwet ingredients.
The tall sides of a liquid measuring cup would prevent the ability to level off the flour.
No one wants dry pound cake.