useful terms
since i use recipes from both america and england, i thought this page might be helpful for readers in either country. here are some basic conversions and terms that you may need to cook the recipes found on this site.
oven temperatures
275°F = 140°C = gas mark 1
300°F = 150°C = gas mark 2
325°F = 165°C = gas mark 3
350°F = 180°C = gas mark 4
375°F = 190°C = gas mark 5
400°F = 200°C = gas mark 6
425°F = 220°C = gas mark 7
450°F = 230°C = gas mark 8
475°F = 240°C = gas mark 9
weight
1 cup rice = 225g rice
1 cup flour = 115g flour
1 cup butter = 225g butter
1 stick butter = 115g butter
1 cup dried fruit = 225g dried fruit
1 cup brown sugar = 180g brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar = 225g granulated sugar
1 cup liquid = 275ml
1 pint liquid = 550ml
1 quart liquid = 900ml
1 level tablespoon flour = 15g flour
1 heaped tablespoon flour = 28g flour
1 level tablespoon sugar = 28g sugar
1 level tablespoon butter = 15g butter
glossary
apple puree = apple sauce
aubergine = eggplant
caster sugar = superfine sugar
chips = fries
confectioners’ sugar = powdered sugar
coriander = cilantro
courgette = zucchini
crisps = potato chips
dessicated = shredded
mange touts = snap peas or snow peas
porridge = oatmeal
prawns = shrimp
rocket = arugula
self-raising flour = flour with salt, baking soda, and baking powder already added
tomato passata = tomato puree
tomato puree = tomato paste
treacle = molasses
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Thanks for this! Just can’t seem to get to grips with those darn “grams”! xo
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