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How to Measure Flour

Correctly measuring flour is key for baking success. Too much flour and baked goods can end up dry and crumbly. If you're not sure what a recipe means when it says to "measure the flour correctly" - here's a simple tutorial on how to measure flour correctly.
Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Dessert, Tutorial
Keyword: How to Measure Flour, How to Measure Flour without a Kitchen Scale
Servings: 1 cup

Equipment

  • dry measuring cups

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  • Fluff up the flour either by whisking with a wire whisk, whisking with 2 forks or spooning and sprinkling the flour.
  • Spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup, sprinkling each spoonful of flour into the cup.
  • Level off the top using a flat edge.