How to Measure All-Purpose Flour
Did you know that scooping all-purpose flour directly with a measuring cup can pack in as much as 25% more flour than the spoon-and-level method? Our recipes typically use the spoon-and-level method, or about 4 1/2 ounces (127 grams).
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Stir or whisk the flour in its container to loosen it.
Spoon the flour lightly into a dry measuring cup. Do not shake the cup or pack the flour down.
Fill the cup until the flour is slightly mounded above the rim.
Sweep a straight-edged knife or spatula across the top to level the flour.
For the most accurate measurement, weigh the flour. One cup of all-purpose flour measured with the spoon-and-level method weighs about 4.5 ounces or 128 grams.