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Equivalents

A handy kitchen guide for common food and baking equivalents. Keep this quick reference nearby when cooking or baking. ·1 Ib =2 cups, mashed ·1 lb=1 1/2 to 2 cups ·1 lb=5 to 6 cups, cooked. This kitchen reference preserves useful details from the collection in a format that is easier to consult. The information below is separated into a practical checklist and an ordered explanation. Save or print the page to keep it close whenever the same question comes up in your kitchen.

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Dates ·1 lb=22/3 cups chopped pitted Flour (continued) ·1 bcake=4 to 4 1/2 cups ·1 cup cake= 7/8 cup white flour.
Eggs ·1 cup=4 to 5 large ·1 cup=8 to 10 whites ·1 cup=10 to 12 yolks Whole wheat flour ·1 Ib whole wheat = 3 cups sifted.
Figs ·1 Ib=22/3 cups chopped Kitchen use ·Helpful for substitutions, prep, and recipe planning.
Flour ·1 lb white=3 1/2 to 4 cups ·1 cup white = 1 cup plus 2 TBS cake flour Keep nearby ·A quick-reference Recipe guide for everyday cooking and baking.

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