What does it mean when a recipe says 1 1 2?

What does it mean when a recipe says 1 1 2?

one and one-half cups of shortening. The measurement is a standard cup measurement. Shortening is difficult to get into and out of a measuring cup, so you can use a larger measuring cup, say a 4 cup, fill with 2 cups water, add shortening to make up needed measurement, 1 1/2 cups would then be 3 1/2 cups ( 2+1 1/2).

What does 1/3 mean in a recipe?

If there’s a dash between the two measurements, it means you should add 1/3 cup of whatever the ingredient is, then add a little more to adjust the consistency of the batter or dough.

What is half of 3 and a half teaspoons?

Scale, Half and Double Quantity Amounts in a Recipe (Chart)

Original Recipe Measure	Half Scaled Measure	Double Scaled Measure
1 3/4 tsp.	7/8 tsp.	3 1/2 tsp.
2 tsp.	1 tsp.	4 tsp.
2 1/2 tsp.	1 1/4 tsp.	5 tsp.
1 tbsp.	1 1/2 tsp (1/2 tbsp.)	2 tbsp.

What does 1 Part 3 vinegar water mean?

1 part to 3 parts means that for every 1 part of an ingredient added, 3 parts of another are added. A vinaigrette salad dressing is a good example. Let’s say a recipe calls for 3 parts oil, one part vinegar. That means for every measure of vinegar added, 3 equal measures of oil must be added.

Which of the following is the equivalent amount of 1/2 cup?

Dry/Weight Measure

		Ounces
8 tablespoons	1/2 cup	4 ounces
10 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons	2/3 cup	5.2 ounces
12 tablespoons	3/4 cup	6 ounces
16 tablespoons	1 cup	8 ounces

What is half of 1/3 cup in ounces?

Volume Equivalents (liquid)*
2 tablespoons	1/8 cup	1 fluid ounce
4 tablespoons	1/4 cup	2 fluid ounces
5 1/3 tablespoons	1/3 cup	2.7 fluid ounces
8 tablespoons	1/2 cup	4 fluid ounces

What is half of 3 tsp?

Scale, Half and Double Quantity Amounts in a Recipe (Chart)

Original Recipe Measure	Half Scaled Measure	Double Scaled Measure
1 1/4 tsp.	5/8 tsp.	2 1/2 tsp.
1 1/2 tsp.	3/4 tsp.	3 tsp. (1 tbsp.)
1 3/4 tsp.	7/8 tsp.	3 1/2 tsp.
2 tsp.	1 tsp.	4 tsp.