Measuring Flour

I measure flour by the dip-and-sweep method because it is the most efficient method for American home bakers. The rival measuring method, spoon-and-sweep, has the cook spoon the flour into a measuring cup, then sweep off the excess, which gets all over the place. Yes, weighing is best, but kitchen scales just aren’t standard equipment in our kitchens yet. However, to accommodate those bakers who prefer weighing, there is a conversion chart.