Learning Activity Sheet: Kiburiao National High School
Learning Activity Sheet: Kiburiao National High School
Learning Activity Sheet: Kiburiao National High School
Region X
Division of Bukidnon
District of Quezon III
KIBURIAO NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Kiburiao, Quezon, Bukidnon
Select, measure and weigh required ingredients according to recipe or production requirements and
established standards and procedures. (TLE_HEBP9-12PP-IIa-g-4)
It is important to properly select, measure and weigh ingredients accurately to get standard
quality product and efficient use of materials. Baking is an exact science and properly measuring
ingredients is absolutely essential. It is important to understand what the exact difference is in
measuring by weight and measuring by volume as both are commonly used in baking and can easily get
confused. When you measure by weight you are measuring the exact weight of each ingredient using a
scale. It is an extremely accurate way to measure and that’s why it is the preferred method for
professional bakers and pastry chefs.
There are different units of weight measurements, however grams is the preferred unit of
measurement for baking because it is the smallest form of measurement and therefore the most
accurate. When you measure by weight, use a digital scale to weigh your ingredients. Turn the scale on
and then use the “unit” button to change the settings to your desired unit of measurement. Grams is the
preferred unit of measurement for baking because it is the smallest and therefore the most accurate.
Once you have selected your unit of measurement, put a bowl on the scale and click the “tare” button.
This button zeroes out the scale so that the bowl will not be counted into the weight you are measuring.
Then begin adding your ingredient into the bowl until you are at the desired weight.
When you measure by volume, you are measuring your ingredients with measuring cups instead
of a scale. The ingredient is measured by the amount of space it takes up rather than what it weighs.
This method of measuring is very common with home bakers, but is truly a less accurate way to
measure. It is quite easy to accidentally pack too much of an ingredient into a measuring cup or possibly
not fill it all the way to the top.
It is important to measure the ingredients properly base on standards to come up a good result.
Accuracy in measurement of ingredients in baking is a very critical aspect in ensuring its success. The
following are the guidelines in measuring ingredients.
1. Read and understand the recipe – Before identifying the measuring procedure to perform, it is
essential to carefully read and analyze the recipe.
2. Use the appropriate measuring tool – To avoid too much process of measurement, use the
appropriate measuring tool for the ingredients.
3. Avoid spillage of ingredients when measuring – Be careful when using measuring tools and
equipment. Handle the tools. Equipment. Handle the tools, equipment, and ingredients
properly. Measuring Dry and Liquid Ingredients. There are several techniques in measuring dry
and liquid ingredients to yield good quality products in baking.
Directions/ Instructions
B. Refined sugar
1. Spoon sugar to the measuring cup.
2. Level it off using the spatula or any straight-edged tool.
3. Do not the sugar to avoid having it compressed inside the cup
C. Brown sugar
1. Remove any unwanted particles.
2. Remove the lumps. Roll them out or press them using the tines of a fork.
3. Place enough amount of sugar on a cup until gets compact.
4. Level it off using a spatula or any straight-edged tool.
E. Solid fats
1. Soften the shortening.
2. Fill the measuring cup and press firmly until there is no space left.
3. Level off fat using a spatula or any straight-edged tool.
Exercises / Activities
1. Prepare measuring cup and measuring spoon for dry and liquid ingredients and weighing scale.
2. Measure flour and sugar following the instructions above.
3. Measure water.
4. Measure butter.
Guide Questions
3. How do you measure given a recipe of 4 & ½ cup of flour and you only bake it half recipe?
CRITERIA
5 4 3 2 1
Did you….
Measure Flour by weight (250g)
4. Put the bowl on top of the weighing scale and press tare to zeroes the
calibration?
5. Add the flour to the bowl until it reaches to 250g?
Measure Flour by volume (¾ cup)
2. Press brown sugar firmly into the cup with the back of a spoon that it
should hold the shape of the cup when it is turned out?
3. Level it off with a spatula or a flat side tool?
2. Press butter firmly into a cup. Make certain all air spaces are pressed
out?
3. Level off with a spatula or the rear fringe of a knife?
1. Set up the liquid measuring cup, and place the measuring cup on a flat,
even surface?
2. Pour the liquid carefully and slowly into the cup?
3. Check your measurement. Bend down so that your eyes level with the
marker line. Look at the top of the liquid?
Reflection
Arcos, et al., 2016. Bread and Pastry – Technical-Vocational-Livelihood Track Manual, 1st Edition,
Sunshine Interlinks Publishing House, Inc.
Prepared by:
MELISA R. SUMBILON
Subject Teacher