Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Measuring ingredients by weight (in grams) is often more accurate than using cups, especially for dry ingredients like flour.

Students usually meet this question casually — in a worksheet, a science practical, a recipe, or a late-night Google search before an exam. How many grams are there in a cup? It sounds harmless.

Home cooks know that using the correct amount of every ingredient is key to the success of cooking and baking recipes. But whether you’re a kitchen newbie or a seasoned pro, it’s easy to get tripped ...

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