Baking Basics

Useful ingredient measures

Sets of metric or imperial measuring spoons should be used to give accurate measurements of small quantities.

5 ml 1 teaspoon
15 ml 1 tablespoon
25 g (1 oz) flour 2 tablespoons (level)
25 g (1 oz) sugar 2 tablespoons (level)
150 ml ¼ pint / 5 fluid oz
25 g (1 oz) sultanas, raisins, currants 2 tablespoons (level)
25 g (1 oz) syrup, treacle, honey 1 tablespoon (level)
25 g (1 oz) cheese, finely grated 3 tablespoons (level)