Scooping flour straight from the bag packs it down and can add a lot of extra flour, which makes baked goods dry and dense.
Spoon and level
- Stir or fluff the flour in its container
- Spoon it into the measuring cup until heaped
- Level it with the back of a knife
- Don't tap or shake the cup
Even better: weigh it
A kitchen scale is the most accurate way to bake. Many recipes list grams, and weighing means fewer dishes too.
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