• yA3xAKQMbq@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Because it’s way more precise than pouring liquids into a beaker (which can be off by 10%), much easier to judge than bending down to judge a level, and since with water 1 ml == 1g (yeah, metric system helps…) fairly easy to calculate. All other liquids commonly used are close enough.

      Also what the fuck is 3 cups of flour/rice/salad (?!) even supposed to mean. Loosely packed? Compressed?

      • Unseeliefae@sh.itjust.works
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        1 year ago

        Yep, measuring by weight is the only way to get consistent results for bread dough.

        The density of flour seems to change based on weather and humidity levels, so trying to measure by volume is pointless.