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choc-chip | 16:49 Fri 22nd Jul 2005 | Food & Drink
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I am very confused as to how much you put in a recipe if it asks for a 'cup' of something?! Can anyone tll me how much to put in?
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I think American recipes often use this.  My Mum (we're in the UK if it's of any relevance) always uses one of our tea cups.  I guess it's so that you get the same volume of stuff, whatever its weight. 

Quite simply - put a cup in!  Happy baking! :-)

a cup is an American cooking measurement so won't relate to any of our cup sizes. Here is a good conversion chart for you you to check out http://www.risingchefs.com/PGMEASURES.htm

Jules001 - that's very helpful.  But what about cups of solids?  We have recipes at home that include e.g., 1 cup of raisins, 2 cups of flour.  A tea cup has always been ok.  I appreciate it's a risk, but it can work. 

Do you have any tips for cups of solids?  I know this isn't my question, but I'm also very interested to know! :-)

Cheers Jules.  *adds links to favourites*

Ikea sell metal beaker thingummies which have full and half cup measurements on them.....very useful.

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Thanks all, I appreciate it!

I think a cup is approx 1/3 pint (it is when you are making drinking chocolate anyway!)
Would just like to point out that American cup sizes are different from Australian cup sizes! Gets very complicated.
Why not buy a set of measuring cups - readily available from supermarkets, boots , in fact almost everywhere that sells ANY kitchen stuff.

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