A Note On Measurements

Before you turn the page, I want to share a few words on measurements. Recipes can list the quantities of ingredients by volume or by weight. In the United States, bakers use measuring cups and spoons to determine volume. Elsewhere, bakers use the metric system to determine weight. I’ve provided both in this book.

Here’s a tip: In the bakery, and in my kitchen at home, I rely on a digital precision scale to measure my ingredients by weight. The quantities can vary if you use a measuring cup or spoon. You can pack a cup of flour tightly or loosely. You can grate a tablespoon of lemon zest roughly or finely. But a precision scale ensures that the quantities are exact. I have tested these recipes with both types of measurements, and the results are always delicious. But I have seen more consistent results when I’ve weighed my ingredients. So if I could give you one more word of advice as you begin to bake, it would be to invest in a digital precision scale. You can find them wherever cooking supplies are sold, both in stores and online.