How to Convert Vintage Family Recipes into Modern Gram Weights
"Translating old recipes with 'scant cups', 'heaping spoons', and 'butter the size of an egg' into modern kitchen scales."
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Chef Sarah Jenkins, Master BakerVerified Culinary Specialist
'Butter size of an egg' = 50-57g (approx 1/4 cup). 'Scant cup' = 7/8 cup or 110g flour.
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125 grams
grams
Calculated Volume
1.00 cups
approx 1.00 cups
1 Cup3/41/21/4
Tablespoons16.0 tbsp
Teaspoons48.0 tsp
Ounces4.41 oz
💡 Measuring Advice:USDA
Spoon into measuring cup and level off with a straight knife edge.