Re: [CH] Measurements
Doug Irvine (dougandmarie@shaw.ca)
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 06:50:17 -0700
The Geissmans wrote:
> Not especially chile-related, but maybe interesting
> to cooks generally.
>
> A box arrived from Amazon with new toys --
>
> * Perfect Beaker measuring cup
> * Cuisinart Smart Stick hand-held blender including
> a measuring beaker to stand the blender in
> * Escali kitchen (etc) scale (up to 5 kg!)
>
> I filled the Perfect Beaker to 300 ml, and poured the
> water into the cup that came with the Smart Stick --
> 330 ml. Next the Pyrex Oven Basics 2 cup measuring
> cup from the cupboard -- 375 ml. Finally back into one
> of the beakers, on the scale, after tare-ing to zero -- 297 g.
>
> I assume the Escali scale and Perfect Beaker are
> "right" because they agree, and the others aren't, but
> is that really true? I guess if I have a recipe that has
> both liquid volume and weight, and if I really care, I
> should use the Perfect Beaker and the scale.
>
> Jim G
Hi Jim, about your toys. I have gotten into sourdough over the last year
or so, and I use my scale for all measures when making bread. In fact, I
have a mix on the go at the moment, measured the starter, water, flour
until it was all wet, covered it and let it sit. Now it will get more
flour, both whole wheat and unbleached white, filtered water, dash salt,
and into the Kitchen Aid on slow for 10 minutes to knead, then into the
fridge for 24 hours. Out tomorrow, let rise again and bake! GREAT sourdough!
When using the scale(not the same brand)I zero after every addition, so
that my measurements are true. I get wonderful sourdough bread, and with
this loaf, I am going to add some smoked hab powder just to see how it goes!
Have fun with your toys! Cheers, old Doug up I-5 on Vancouver Island