Comments on: How to Use a Kitchen Scale

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 02:29:28 +0000

In reply to Tristan Schreiner.

Hi Tristan! I use either Swan’s down or Pillsbury as they are what is available in my area. 🙂

By: Tristan Schreiner

Tristan Schreiner — Sun, 12 Nov 2023 00:39:28 +0000

Hi! Which cake flour is your favorite?! Thanks!

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 18:32:03 +0000

In reply to Cynthia.

Hi Cynthia! It depends on how the measurement is given in the recipe. With cream cheese or sour cream or peanut butter I usually list the amount needed by weight, so you would measure it just as described here. For other liquid ingredients such as oil, water, or cream, the amount needed is usually listed by volume (cups, fl oz, or mls) and so it’s best to measure them that way, by volume. If the liquid ingredient is given in oz (not fl oz) or grams, you can use the scale and weigh the same way.
Otherwise, use a measuring cup because a scale, even one with the option for mls or fl oz, generally assumes you are simply measuring water. Other liquids may have a different density than water, so you would not get an accurate measurement using the scale.
Does that help?

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 16:20:41 +0000

In reply to SHARON HURDLE.

Hi Sam
What about things like sour cream, cream cheese, and liquid ingredients?

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:31:31 +0000

In reply to SHARON HURDLE.

Hi Sharon! The kitchen scale I use is calibrated to water so you could technically weigh water on it, but I don’t really recommend it. It’s better to use a liquid measuring cup. 🙂

By: SHARON HURDLE

SHARON HURDLE — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:38:17 +0000

Hi Sam,
I was wondering if the scale can be
used to measure liquid as well as the dry ingredients.

By: Sam

Sam — Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:54:29 +0000

In reply to Carol Bell.

The kitchen scale is definitely the way to go! I am working on getting a printable conversion sheet made up. I hope to have it ready soon. 🙂

By: Carol Bell

Carol Bell — Thu, 03 Dec 2020 08:43:58 +0000

Are all of your standards for basic ingredients listed in another one of your great blog s? I would love to be able to print it out for my older recipes. Your have converted me and I am off to buy a kitchen scale.
Thank you,
Carol

By: Sam

Sam — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 04:03:26 +0000

In reply to Mikaru86.

Definitely checking that out (again), thank you! 🙂

By: Mikaru86

Mikaru86 — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:10:28 +0000

In reply to Sam.

If you are looking for some inspiration, I posted a focaccia recipe as part of my first ever recipe post, almost 5 years ago (after I was inspired by your imgur posts and got back into baking again): https://imgur.com/gallery/cETv9
It’s the second one down, right below the apple pie (which was also based on you sour cream pie crust variant). It’s super easy, just takes some time for the rise periods. I’ve literally never had it go wrong 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 15:34:09 +0000

In reply to Mikaru86.

Haha! Well I really do appreciate all the encouragement over the years, both for using weights and for making more yeast recipes (I’m working on tackling focaccia now, though don’t expect it til Summer 2021). 😁

By: Mikaru86

Mikaru86 — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 11:24:52 +0000

I’m glad that I was able to convince you to finally enter the modern age of technology XD
On the other hand, if you had used weights from the beginning, I never would have needed to contact you about conversions and substitution after seeing one of your recipes on imgur and wouldn’t have discovered your blog and its plethora of delicious recipes that I’ve enjoyed through the years. So thanks to measuring cups as well I guess 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 03:33:49 +0000

In reply to Renee.

That is so awesome, Renee! It’s definitely much easier to bake with weights. 🙂

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 03:14:30 +0000

In reply to Taina Romstadt.

Hi Tania! The recipe you are using should indicate the weights needed. I just wanted to share a few of my standards that I have. For the spices I do just use measuring spoons. 🙂

By: Taina Romstadt

Taina Romstadt — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 01:13:57 +0000

How do I know all the measures for other dry ingredients and additives (i.e. dark brown sugar, light, caramel bits, pretzel pieces, other)?
Do you measure dry spices with a scale as well instead of using measuring spoons?

By: Renee

Renee — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 18:29:40 +0000

Since I began using/following your recipes, I purchased a kitchen scale.
I saw and tasted the difference immediately.
Now I’m trying to convert my “old” recipes using the weight measure.