measurments

[choc-chip]

I am very confused as to how much you put in a recipe if it asks for a 'cup' of something?! Can anyone tll me how much to put in?

[acw]

I think American recipes often use this.  My Mum (we're in the UK if it's of any relevance) always uses one of our tea cups.  I guess it's so that you get the same volume of stuff, whatever its weight. 

Quite simply - put a cup in!  Happy baking! :-)

[Jules001]

a cup is an American cooking measurement so won't relate to any of our cup sizes. Here is a good conversion chart for you you to check out http://www.risingchefs.com/PGMEASURES.htm

[acw]

Jules001 - that's very helpful.  But what about cups of solids?  We have recipes at home that include e.g., 1 cup of raisins, 2 cups of flour.  A tea cup has always been ok.  I appreciate it's a risk, but it can work. 

Do you have any tips for cups of solids?  I know this isn't my question, but I'm also very interested to know! :-)

[Jules001]

here you go acw: http://home.clara.net/brianp/cooking.html

[acw]

Cheers Jules.  *adds links to favourites*

[kick3m0n]

Ikea sell metal beaker thingummies which have full and half cup measurements on them.....very useful.

[choc-chip]

Thanks all, I appreciate it!

[chazza]

I think a cup is approx 1/3 pint (it is when you are making drinking chocolate anyway!)

[Mistopheles]

Would just like to point out that American cup sizes are different from Australian cup sizes! Gets very complicated.

[silly moo]

Why not buy a set of measuring cups - readily available from supermarkets, boots , in fact almost everywhere that sells ANY kitchen stuff.