The non-slip grip handle is also a helpful feature for little helping hands and the BPA-free plastic is lightweight, safe, and easy to clean. A tapered spout makes for spill-proof pouring, a bonus for all cooks, but especially those cooking with little ones who may be more prone to spills. According to the manufacturers of the cups in our lineup, each model is designed for measuring liquid, dry, and semisolid ingredients. But when we measured water in the cups, we found that they all leaked at least slightly, which is not ideal when measuring thin liquids. 3. What measuring cup does Alton Brown use? Stainless steel is easy to clean, dishwasher safe, won’t rust, and is extremely durable. The downside to this material is that it’s not microwave safe and can be on the heavier side.

What we love about this product is that it allows the user to measure all varieties of ingredients, including spices and liquid material. This measuring cup is convenient with the use of ounces, cups, teaspoons, and tablespoons as measuring units. The Bad Donna Curriespecializes in testing kitchen tools for The Spruce Eats. Her interest in cooking and baking was encouraged by her parents from a young age and led her to pursue cooking and recipe development. She is a freelance food writer, maintains a personal blog, and published the "Make Ahead Bread" cookbook. Are your drawers being taken over by various sizes of measuring cups? It’s time to declutter and free up your storage with the Pro Mini Adjust-A-Cup. Product Highlights This is another measuring cup you will need to wash by hand, but it makes up for that small feat with its small size. This set of seven beakers can measure any quantity you need, from 1 cup down to 1 teaspoon. The beakers are handle-free, and they nest neatly together, so the entire set stores in the same space as a drinking glass. Shaped like beakers, these have a pouring spout that makes neat, precise pouring easy, even if you’ve over-poured the vanilla extract and you want to return some to the bottle.Spoons typically come in stainless steel or plastic, although stainless steel will last longer than plastic. Ideally, the measurements should be engraved into the spoon's handle for easy reading. A set attached to a ring is great for keeping the spoons together—so your 1 teaspoon measure doesn’t disappear into the ether of your junk drawer. As with measuring cups, avoid aluminum spoons that bend easily and make your measurements inaccurate. This product is loved by many and is considered as one of the best adjust measuring cups of all time. The Measure-All Cup by Pampered Chef has the two-part design which most people love. It has a spout for easy pouring and smooth surface as well. The Bad

CONVENIENT TO READ MEASUREMENTS: Each measuring cup also has outside markings for a smaller measurement size that is visible on the inside. The rectangular design of the measuring spoons is slim and narrow to fit into small spice jars or herb containers, ideal for measuring any amounts. While you do have to read these cups at eye level to get an accurate reading, they have a pour spout that enables every bit of the ingredients to make it into the mixing dish. All in all, these measuring cups deliver on size, volume, and their ability to withstand high temperatures. With the plunger system, you need not scrape the sides of the cup to remove the ingredient; the plunger does it for you. The Measure-All Cup can also be inverted and used to measure liquid ingredients. It also has a pouring spout, and the cup has smooth surfaces for easy pouring. The Good A single-body cup and handle allow for smoother leveling and less debris build-up in the little crannies of the cup. Cups with handles that have been attached separately tend to break off after prolonged use. A measuring cup without a handle is more difficult to scoop with and can even leave holes in the side of the cup if the welding detaches from the side. Whether you’re an avid cook or a beginner, having a set of measuring cups on hand for dry and liquid ingredients can make it much simpler to follow a recipe accurately, allowing you to measure the liquid volume or the solid mass of cooking or baking ingredients. They are made in a wide variety of styles, and materials, and for a range of uses.All that's needed to get this measuring cup to the right amount is to push or pull, fill, and then push the plunger base up to expel the ingredients into a mixing bowl or pan. You're only left to scrape away the very top of the base, which speeds up prep time. To measure out dry ingredients using a scale, turn the scale on and put the bowl you want to combine the ingredients in on the scale.

Well labeled: We looked for models with markings that were easy to read and that included measurements in cups, milliliters, and fluid ounces. Unfortunately, most liquid measuring cups have printed-on markings, which can wear off over time. But bright, bold text may remain legible for longer (gentle hand-washing can also prevent the marks from fading). We also favored cups that allowed us to measure out small increments of liquid: Although some liquid measuring cups have markings down to only ½ cup, the best allowed us to easily measure as little as ¼ cup. During testing, we found these to be very lightweight and used them to measure both flour and peanut butter. When scooping flour, the cup was slightly too wide for easy leveling, though it was still possible. The nut butter did take little extra work to get out of the measuring cups, as well. The silicone felt durable and was easy to collapse, and we think these would work great for starter kitchens or for those who need a portable option. Almost all scales have a function that allows you to erase or zero out weight, and you can press this button to erase the weight of the bowl.Out of all the kitchen gadgets, measuring cups are a staple for home cooks. No matter the recipe, accurate measurements are crucial to preparing quality meals. What we like about the 8-cup container is its size and versatility. It’s so big that you can use a hand blender or electric mixer right in the measuring cup. Bread bakers will love that because of this measuring cup’s size, home cooks can mix the dough and proof it in one container. You can also blend soup in the measuring cup and then pour it straight from the cup into serving bowls. The only downside is that this measuring cup is heavy and requires a dedicated storage space when not in use.

We asked expert Allrecipes product tester Rachel Johnson to put the best dry and liquid measuring cups on the market to the test. We started by gathering 12 top-rated measuring cups from popular brands like OXO and KitchenAid Then, we consulted with Allrecipes editors and community members to sift the great cups from the bad ones. Instead of measuring dry ingredients out in cups, many people measure their ingredients using scales instead. This is particularly common in areas that use the metric system instead of the imperial system. Home cooks who bake often, use a lot of liquid in their recipes, or need to mix multiple liquids together prior to adding other ingredients, will like this set. The five measuring cups range in size from 1 cup all the way up to 16 cups (4 quarts). They are made out of polycarbonate, which is a super strong, chip and break resistant plastic. This product by OXO is one of the best adjustable measuring cups out there. What we love about this product is that it comes with a 2-cup capacity. It’s BPA free and is dishwasher safe. The BadMeasuring cups are specifically designed for measuring dry ingredients, so they’re ideal for measuring things like flour, rice, and sugar.