Measuring flour accurately can be difficult. When using measuring cups, the way in which you fill the cup can drastically change the amount of flour in it depending on if it’s sifted, packed down, scooped or spooned into the cup. This is why measuring flour by weight is the most accurate way to get the correct amount of flour for a recipe.
I received an EatSmart Precision Elite Digital Kitchen Scale for review* so I decided to show its features while demonstrating flour measurement.
The scale is quite nice. I’ve tried the EatSmart basic kitchen scale, the Precision Pro, before but this scale has several improved features. The button surface is smooth with no gaps for crumbs to fall into and it has an easy to read screen.
It also has a large flat surface for measuring. This is helpful because you can put a large bowl on there and still be able to see the screen. Some excellent features that I liked about this scale are:
- Easy to use tare feature and auto turn-off
- Can weigh up to 15 lbs
- Easy to clean stainless steel
- Batteries are included!
- It comes with a little calorie counting guide as well
For those of you with resolutions to lose weight this year, this scale would be fantastic for portion control and serving sizes. With the included calorie counting guide and such an easy-to-use scale, keeping your portions down should be a snap.
Now, how to measure flour. I whipped up this little video demonstrating how I measure flour. I scoured the internet trying to find out how much a standard US cup of all-purpose flour would weigh. The answers I found ranged from 4.25 oz-5oz and 120g-140g. I was a little confused. I wasn’t sure how I would figure it out. Finally I had the thought to look at the nutrition facts on the bag of flour I was using. It told me that 1/4 cup was equal to 30g. I decided to go with this information and measured out 120g of flour.
This same method can be used for confectioner’s sugar and many other dry ingredients.
**CORRECTIONS: In the video, I said that you could use the scale to weigh liquid ingredients, but that is not quite correct. I’m sure it would be possible, but it would require a lot of conversions. Measuring cups or a measuring beaker like this one are best for liquid ingredients. I should have done another video with corrections, but it took so many takes to get what you see above I decided to just correct myself in the post. The scale is great for all of your dry ingredients though.
Another thing I said in the video that needs clarifying is about sifted flour. If you use a scale to weigh the flour, you don’t have to sift it first, although it probably should be sifted before adding it to your recipe. When weighing, sifted or packed flour will still weigh the same. On the other hand, you can get a much better measurement with sifted flour if you are using a measuring cup.
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{Giveaway}
EatSmart has graciously offered to give one of my US readers a scale of their own! One reader will receive an EatSmart Precision Pro Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale. This scale is just as handy as the Precision Elite.
The giveaway is open to those who are 18 and older and a resident of the US. I’m sorry if you are from another country. EatSmart is sending this scale directly to the winner and they will only ship within the US.
Giveaway ends 01/16/13 at 11:59pm EST.
You MUST answer the two mandatory options for any other entries to count.
UPDATE: I was informed that some of you may be having trouble leaving comments. If this is the case, feel free to email your comment to me through this contact form. Thanks.
International Giveaway
As promised, I’ve added a small giveaway for my international readers. I’d love to give away more, but this one is coming out of my own pocket. Anyone may enter this giveaway as long as you can receive money via Paypal or an Amazon gift card.
If you’re having trouble leaving a comment, read the bolded message above.
*Disclaimer: I was given this product free of charge for my honest review. I was not compensated monetarily.
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i also like the EatSmart Precision Pro – Multifunction Digital Kitchen Scale w/ Extra Large LCD and 11 Lb. Capacity
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EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale w/ 400 lb. Capacity & Auto Recognition Technology would be my next choice.
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well, since I need a new scale, I’d love to have the the EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale w/ Extra Large Backlit 3.5″ Display and “Step-On” Technology.
I would love to try one of their bathroom scales.
Eatsmart Precision Digital Get fit body fat scale
EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale w/ 11 lb. Capacity and Oversized Dial
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The nutrition pro scale also looks very useful and fun.
Eat smart precision get fit digital body scale
I like the EatSmart™ Digital Nutrition Scale – Professional Food and Nutrient Calculator.
Their bathroom scale looks modern! I like it 🙂
I like the EatSmart™ Digital Nutrition Scale – Professional Food and Nutrient Calculator
I like the luggage scale–I would have saved quite a bit of money if I’d had ones of those the last time I flew.
I love the Eatsmart Precision Plus Digital Bathroom Scale with Ultra Wide Platform and Step-on Technology, 440-Pounds
I like the “Eatsmart Precision Plus Digital Bathroom Scale with Ultra Wide Platform and Step-on Technology, 440-Pounds”. I would buy that.
luggage scale!
I think that the EatSmart™ Digital Nutrition Scale – Professional Food and Nutrient Calculator looks very interesting
I love their Precision Bathroom Scale-ours broke a few weeks ago and it is driving me crazy to not have one!!
I like EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale w/ 11 lb. Capacity and Oversized Dial
I would love the EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale.
because we travel, the digital luggage scale would come in handy!
EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale w/ 11 lb. Capacity and Oversized Dial
I like EatSmart’s selection of bathroom scales.
EatSmart Precision Voyager Digital Luggage Scale w/ 110 lb. Capacity & SmartGrip
I’d like a digital bathroom scale!
I would really like on of their digital bathroom scales too, believe it!
I like to weigh things!
Oops, should really have followed instructions. The EatSmart Precision Voyager Digital Luggage Scale w/ 110 lb. Capacity & SmartGrip looks like something I would like – I had to use a Wii balance board and math to check the weight of our luggage last time we flew!
I really like the EatSmart Precision Elite Digital Kitchen Scale w/ 15 lb. Capacity and Stainless Steel Platform.
(I really need a kitchen scale)
I like the luggage scale.
I like the looks of this scale. It looks like it would be easy to read when using it.
I’ve been using the eatsmart precision Plus bathroom scale, and I love it.
i like the Tracker Digital Bathroom Scale w/ 400 lb. Capacity and EatSmart AccuTrack Software
Fantastic scale.
EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale w/ 400 lb. Capacity & Auto Recognition Technology looks great – I need a new scale.
The EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale w/ 11 lb. Capacity and Oversized Dial looks pretty cool. Thanks for the giveaway!
The EatSmart Precision Digital Bathroom Scale would be a wonderful addition for this new year! A sleek look and instant readings.
I like their digital bathroom scale choices.
I’d like to try the Eatsmart Precision Plus Digital Bathroom Scale with Ultra Wide Platform and Step-on Technology.
I also like the Ear Smart Precision Bathroom scale
EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale w/ 400 lb. Capacity & Auto Recognition Technology is a product I would like
The EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical scale is pretty adorable.
The EatSmart™ Precision Digital Bathroom Scale looks wonderful. I would love to have this in my home!
EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale w/ 11 lb. Capacity and Oversized Dial
I like the EatSmart Precision Retro Mechanical Kitchen Scale w/ 11 lb. Capacity and Oversized Dial
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