How Many Slices of Bacon in a Pound?

How many slices of bacon you will get in a pound of bacon depends on whether he slices are thin or thick and just how they are sliced so we can only give estimates. Here are some basic yields for sliced bacon, including also crumbled bacon. Number of Slices in a Pound of Bacon 1 … Read more

How Many Anchovies in a Can?

Anchovies now come packed in various ways, including in jars. A jar of anchovies can be of varying sizes and weights. However, most people are familiar with anchovies in a can. A typical can of anchovies is 2 ounces. You may also need ingredient conversions for anchovy paste if you are substituting it for canned … Read more

Weight To Volume Baking Conversions For Dry Ingredients

There are two primary ways to measure ingredients in the kitchen: by weight and by volume. Bakers prefer to weigh most dry or solid ingredients, as this ensures accuracy and consistency. Weight measurements are more suitable and accurate for dry and solid ingredients, such as flour. Volume measurements are more suited to liquid ingredients. This is … Read more

How Much Powdered Garlic For Fresh Garlic?

garlic powder and fresh garlic

Let’s admit it. We don’t always use fresh garlic. But, powdered garlic is much stronger than fresh garlic and it’s difficult to know how much to use when substituting powdered for fresh. Here is a handy conversion on fresh garlic to garlic powder, garlic flakes, and granulated garlic which should serve you well in most … Read more

High-Altitude Baking Adjustments

Baking at high altitudes will require some adjustments to ingredients, temperature, and baking time. If you are below 3000 feet in altitude, you do not have to make any adjustments, but any place at or above 3000 feet will require some changes to your baking procedure. The reason such high altitudes require changes in baking is because … Read more

How Much is a Pinch of Salt or Other Seasonings?

Although many inaccurate or imprecise instructions appear in recipes, some people just hate the idea of being inaccurate when cooking. One of the most common inaccurate measurements is a “pinch.” You are likely to find a pinch of salt, for example, called for in a recipe. How much is a pinch of salt or other … Read more