Measuring and Weighing
Care should be taken when weighing and measuring ingredients to achieve accuracy and consistency.
Australian Metric | ml |
Measurements |
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1 teaspoon | 5 |
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1 tablespoon | 20 |
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1 cup | 250 |
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NEW ZEALAND Metric | ml |
Measurements |
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1 teaspoon | 5 |
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1 tablespoon | 15 |
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1 cup | 250 |
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Recipes in this instruction book have been developed using Australian metric weights and measurements.
The New Zealand tablespoon is 5ml less than the Australian tablespoon, so care should be taken when measuring ingredients to compensate for the variance.
For example, 1 Australian tablespoon
=1 New Zealand tablespoon + 1 New Zealand teaspoon.
It is important to note that New Zealand ingredients, especially flour and yeast, can differ from Australian equivalents. In the Vital Ingredients section of this booklet, suitable New Zealand products have been listed. We suggest these New Zealand products be substituted for the Australian products in the Recipe Section.
Metric weighing scales
For consistent results it is recommended that a Breville kitchen scale (for details visit www.breville.com.au) be used to weigh larger quantities as they provide greater accuracy than measuring cups.
Tare (zero) the scales with the container in position then spoon or pour ingredients in until the desired weight is achieved.
Metric measuring cups and spoons
If using graduated metric measuring cups, it is important to spoon the dry ingredients loosely into the required cup. Do not tap the cup on the bench or pack the ingredients into the cup unless otherwise directed. Level the top of the cup with a knife. When using graduated metric measuring spoons, level the top of the spoon with a straight edged knife or spatula.
Metric liquid measuring jugs
If using a graduated, metric measuring jug, place jug on a flat surface and check for accuracy at eye level.
NOTE: In general, water weighs the same in grams as it measures in millilitres.
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