Use the right tool for liquid vs dry measuring
Measure liquids with a dedicated liquid measuring cup (with volume markings) rather than dry measuring cups.
The instructor notes that dry measuring and liquid measuring are different, recommending a liquid measuring cup like a Pyrex-style cup with markings on the side.
The short version
- Use a marked liquid measuring cup for liquids; dry cups are different.
What you need
- liquid measuring cupoptionalMarked with cups/ounces on the side
Why it works
/Liquid measuring cups are designed to be filled and read at a line, improving accuracy for fluids./
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