Learn how to measure flour with the spoon and level method.
Sometimes I get comments from friends and family about how cool it is to be able to make things like cupcakes and cakes from scratch. But the truth is that with some practice and an understanding of the basics of baking, it’s really not too hard.
When I first started baking, there were a lot of things I didn’t know that would’ve really helped me in the beginning. So, I’ve decided to start posting some baking tips and tricks here and there to help you when it comes to baking.
For today’s post I wanted to cover how to measure flour. You’re probably thinking umm.. what.. this is so easy. You’re totally right too, it is easy!
Now, I will start by saying that this is how I measure flour and the guidelines I use when creating recipes on my blog. Keep in mind that some brands of flour or other types of flour may vary a little when it comes to their weight. Also, some recipes may state a specific amount of flour to use (in grams or ounces) and it’s always best to stick with those measurements to ensure that your baked goods turn out the same.
When measuring flour, it’s best to use the spoon and level method. Scooping the measuring cup into the container to measure out flour can cause the flour to become packed inside the cup. When this happens, you can end up with too much flour in your recipe and you’re not as likely to get the best results.
To spoon and level the flour, you’ll start by fluffing the flour a little with a spoon to aerate the flour. Then you’ll spoon the flour into the measuring cup.
You want to fill the measuring cup all the way to the top and let the flour flow over a little. Then, you’ll use the back of a knife to level the top off.
Easy, right? I always use this method when I’m measuring all-purpose flour for recipes I create for this blog. One cup of all-purpose flour comes out to 4 and 1/2 ounces or roughly 127 grams.
I also like to use my kitchen scale when I’m measuring ingredients, just to be on the safe side. If you don’t have a kitchen scale, don’t worry. Almost every time I spoon and level the flour into a measuring cup, I usually end up close to 127 grams, give or take a couple of grams.
I really hope everyone found this post helpful. I’m curious to know if any of you struggle with certain things when it comes to baking? Or if you have questions? If you do have questions, please feel free to shoot them my way! I’ll be back on Monday with another delicious recipe for the 4th of July. Have a wonderful weekend!
Very helpful
But it’s sugar measured the same way
You can just scoop sugar, no need to use the spoon and level method for it.
Thank you So much for the tip!
When would you use pre-sifted flour in baking if at all?
If a recipe calls for something like “2 cups sifted all-purpose flour” you would sift it, then measure out 2 cups. Hope that helps!
I do really appreciate those tips you again shared today.
My question is, I really get worried when it comes to onzes grams because I need to convert always into cups or tbsp coz that’s only I have as measuring tools right now.
Since I get a recipes from you, I started my self to do baking.
Thanks alot Ms. Danielle
How much in gram for one leveled cup of flour? I followed your recipe which called for ‘ 1 and 3/4 cup (220 grams) all-purpose flour‘, the dough came out too wet and even after 30’ in freezer. I used digital scale to weight exactly 220gr. Wonder if your measuring cups would give exactly 220gr.
1 cup of flour is equal to 125 grams, so 1 and 3/4 cups is 220 grams. Which recipe are you referring to?
A cup of sugar is how many grams please?
200 grams.
I found this to be helpful! Looking forward to great baking!
Thank you
Hi there! I was wondering if you had any tips for baking with different types of cookie sheets? (Ex. Aluminum vs. Non-stick.) I’ve noticed my cookies don’t turn out the same with non-stick sheets & I have no idea what’s happening. 🙂
I actually recommend using really sturdy, heavy duty baking sheets. Calphalon makes really great baking sheets that don’t warp in the oven and I’ve never had any issues with my cookies when using them. I talk more about my favorite baking tools in this post.
Thanks for today
How many grams is 3cups
And also,I need chocolate recipe
How to drip it
3 cups of flour is equal to 375 grams. I have a chocolate ganache recipe here too.
As a bread and pie baker, I’ve been fluffing the flour in the container/sack and spooning it into the measuring cup and leveling off for many years. I have some very old recipes (from the ’70s) in which the flour was measured the old way! I’m working on recalculating the correct amount of flour – based on gram weight, which is the better way to do it! Thanks so much for sharing in your wonderful blog 🙂
Hello My name is Lynda and I love to bake but I feel nothing ever came out right so now I am down to serious business ! I live in the country and we are building a log house my husband is always so busy with the house and I help with what I can but there are times I do have a lot of time on my hands I do work 8-4 and weekends off so there is where my free time comes in! I will keep up with all of your advice and give it another shot, I am aiming to learn how to bake the best pies right now then I will move on to assorted cookies for Christmas! Thank you so very much, Lynda in Pa
Thanks for following along, Lynda! I’d love to hear if you try any of my recipes!