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Is there a way to convert recipes to weight measures instead of volume measures, as a site option?

Josh R. (Q&A ID 19133)Josh R. (Q&A ID 19133)
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It would be a feature this site and project need, if it isn't in place. Cooking by weights using a tare-function scale is faster, easier, and far more accurate, and serious cooks are most likely to do this, so a serious cooking site and zine needs this feature.

Comments

  • Linda H. (Q&A ID 15371)Linda H. (Q&A ID 15371)

    I agree with Josh R, especially for ingredients like garlic, herbs, and vegetable, that can vary a lot by volume. For things like sugar and flour, serious cooks probably have a weight they use. Still it would be nice.

  • Lynn C. (Q&A ID 662)Lynn C. (Q&A ID 662)

    Hi Josh and Linda -

    We do provide weights for all of our baking recipes. For savory recipes we provide weights if an item is sold by weight (some produce, meats, cheeses, etc.), otherwise we provide a volume measurement. The majority of recipes in the U.S. are published using volume measurements since most Americans don't use or own a kitchen scale.

    Best,

    The Milk Street Cooking Team

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