I try to weigh almost everything. My scale has bakers percentage feature. When I bring home a large pkg of ground beef from the "big box" stores I can put it in a previously weighed and tared bowl and then press the percent key and remove 25% at a time and I have four identical portions. It works with anything. The features of any measuring spoon will include what it’s made out of and how that material performs; the shape of the spoon; whether the spoon is adjustable or digital; the sizes included in the set; the measurement format (metric and/or standard); the readability of the measurement markings; whether it’s dishwasher safe; the length and comfort of the handle; and how the spoon looks and feels. Buying cheap baking tools may be tempting but honestly, you usually end up losing money in the long run as a result of failed baked goods. This is especially true of measuring spoons, whose accuracy is critical to your baking success.

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There are tons and tons of stainless-steel measuring spoons, connected by a metal ring on the internet. Some rings hold onto those spoons too tight, inevitably causing you to break a nail if you need to get a spoon off. Others are too round to fit into narrow jars. Or they have measurements that rub off after a spin through the dishwasher. Not this set by Cuisipro. Nowadays, measuring spoons are extremely standardized to ensure that your recipe matches what you are measuring out and putting into the bowl,” McCoy adds. For measuring accuracy, however, McCoy explains that measuring spoons should be leveled off with a spatula or finger. Unhook me, please! Measuring spoons are much easier to use when they're not dangling and tangling. 2) Detach the spoons from one another Who it’s for: People who want a measuring spoon set that will last a lifetime and won’t tip over when placed on the counter.

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Who it’s for: Beginner cooks or anyone who wants a basic set of measuring spoons for day-to-day use. They’re stainless steel, nest together nicely, and have magnetic handles for easy storage. Measurements in both metric and standard formats are marked in the center of the spoon on the plastic grip space, with reviewers stating that these markings stay put for years. Available in six different colors, the set also includes a handy leveler for when you get a little ambitious with your spices.

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Here at King Arthur we encourage the use of a scale in place of measuring cups. But when it comes to small amounts (a half teaspoon of salt, a tablespoon of vanilla) a trusted set of measuring spoons is something we think every baker should own — and know how to use.I wash all my measuring spoons (and the jar they live in) maybe once a week, or whenever there’s a spot in the dishwasher. But individually, every time I use them? Nah. PJ Hamel grew up in New England, graduated from Brown University, and was an award-winning Maine journalist (favorite topics: sports and food) before joining King Arthur Flour in 1990. Hired to write the newly launched Baker’s Catalogue, PJ became the small but growing company’s sixth employee. The best type of measuring spoon is one that feels convenient and accessible,” says McCoy. “You'll never want to pull out your measuring tools, or even bake for that matter, if it does not feel easy and achievable.” Most professionals agree that weighing ingredients, albeit although a little more time consuming, is a more accurate method than using volume measurements. “If at all possible, switch to using a kitchen scale and measuring out your ingredients by weight,” McCoy advises. “This could be in ounces, grams, or milliliters. Find a scale that can easily be changed for the unit amount and, if needed, do conversions for your recipe. This way of measuring ingredients ensures consistency, and won’t leave you wondering why your outcome seems slightly different every time.”