When a weighing machine is not available, the following table of equivalent weights and ·measures, will prove helpful:-
- 1 well-rounded tablespoon of flour ..= 1 oz.
- 1 slightly-rounded tablespoon sugar = 1 oz.
- 1 level tablespoon of butter …. .. . . .= 1 oz.
- 3 level tablespoons of cocoa . . . . . . .= 1 oz.
- 2 rounded tablespoons of cheese ….= 1 oz .
- 2 rounded tablesps. of breadcrumbs = 1 oz.
- 1 rounded tablespoon of mustard .. .= 1 oz .
- 4 level dessertspoons of gelatine . … =1 oz .
- 1 good tablespoon of egg white …… = 1 white of an egg
- 1 level teacup of flour .. .. …. …. …. .= 6 ozs.
- 1 level teacup of sugar …. … … …….= 8 ozs.
- 1 level cup of butter …. …. . … …. … = 8 ozs.
- 1 large measuring cup, to the brim …= 1/2 Pint
- 6 tablespoons of liquid …. …. …. …. .= 1 Gil.
- 1 medium-sized egg . . . . . . . . . ……..= 2 ozs
- 1 knob of blue …. …. …. …. … ……..= 1 oz