When it states in a recipe that you need a "cup" of something or "1/2 cup" of something how much do they mean in grams or ounces? Or how big or small a cup do they mean?
A Cup in a recipe is an actual measuring cup, which equals 8 fl. ounces. Naturally this means like water or milk, but works for oil, shortening, applesauce, etc. by weight too. However, it will NOT work by weight for non-fluid items like flour or sugar.
People without measuing cups can use items found around the home; an 8-ounce tomato sauce can, for instance, and a regular teaspoon is pretty close to a measuring spoon teaspoon. I myself use a tomato paste can with both ends cut out as a biscuit cutter! And a tuna fish can with both ends cut out as a form for makeral, salmon or Black Bean Patties.
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