Measuring flour

I'm trying to remember, if a recipe calls for 2 cups of sifted flour, you sift first and then measure, right? If it calls for 2 cups of flour, sifted, you measure first and then sift?

I'm trying to make Red Velvet Cake for Christmas, for the first time, and I want it to come out perfect!

Re: Measuring flour

I pulled this off of baking911.com


If a recipe says "1 cup sifted flour" it means to sift the flour while you measure it. To do, sift the flour directly into the measuring cup and then level the flour to the rim. I have found that if you sift flour into a bowl and then spoon it into the cup, you somewhat compact the flour again. This leads to adding too much flour -- about 20 to 25% more.


If a recipe say "1 cup flour, sifted" it means you measure and then sift. You do it by spooning the flour into a metal measuring cup, level it to the top rim. Pour the ingredients into the sifter or a fine mesh strainer. and, then sift. DO NOT remeasure the ingredients.

Re: Measuring flour

Thanks!

Re: Measuring flour

here's a tip.
wisking is the same as sifting....
just throw the dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk away to break up the lumpy bits!