Did you know that you may be measuring your flour incorrectly which may lead to recipe fails? This post will walk you through how to measure flour correctly and show you the proper way to do it using measuring cups as well as how to properly measure it by weight using a kitchen scale (the best way to do it!). These two methods can be used for whatever type of flour you’re using, regular flour or gluten-free flours.
Using a spoon or fork, gently fluff up the flour to aerate it slightly and unpack it.
Gently spoon the flour into your measuring cup and be sure not to press/pack it down or tap on the sides of the cup. Don't use a scoop to do this step, only use a spoon.
Overfill the cup and using the flat edge of your butter knife, scrape it across the top to get rid of the excess flour.
Measuring Flour with a Kitchen Scale
With the scale off, place the bowl you'll be adding the flour to on top of the scale.
Turn the scale on and make sure the display reads zero. If for some reason it doesn't, press the tare button. Make sure that the scale is set to measure in grams.
Using the spoon, add the flour to the bowl until you get to the weight you're looking for.
Notes
Please read all info and FAQ above to ensure success and follow along with the images.
The weight of the flour will depend on the type of flour you are using since all flour types have different weights.