
Recipe Math
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Mathematics
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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14 Slides • 8 Questions
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by Mrs. Knap
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use the code 4796 4076
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Poll
Do you think recipes that are written in paragraph form are easier or more difficult to prepare than recipes with numbered steps?
Paragraphs are easier to read.
Numbered Steps are easier to read.
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You are to find a recipe online and label all the parts of a recipe
Color code and make a key of all the different parts of a recipe
Ingredients
Amounts
Equipment Needed
Cooking Temperature
Time
Directions
Yield
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Open Ended
Why is knowing the yield of a recipe important? What might happen if you didn’t know the yield?
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Dry Measuring Cups
Sugar
Flour
Shortening
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Liquid Measuring Cups
Milk
Water
Oil
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v-ulU_mi7o
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Multiple Choice
I need to measure oatmeal, chocolate chips, and peanut butter. What equipment do I use?
Measuring cups and spoons
Dry measuring cups
Liquid measuring cups
None of these
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Multiple Choice
I need to meaure cream, juice, and oil. What equipment do I use?
Measuring cups and spoons
Dry measuring cups
Liquid measuring cups
None of these
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Divide the number of servings you want by the original yield
Multiply the amount of each ingredient by the answer in Step 1
Convert measurements as needed
Calculate the new amount for each ingredient in the recipe
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Fill in the Blanks
1 Tbsp. is equivalent to
Type answer...
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Poll
Select all equivalents of 2 cups
4 quarts
16 oz
(ounces)
1 pint
12 tsp.
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2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (1 stick or 115g) unsalted butter
3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup (80g) plain yogurt or sour cream
2 cups mashed bananas (about 4 large ripe bananas)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Open Ended
You need to increase your recipe by 2. The original recipe calls for 3/4 cup brown sugar, how much will yon need now? Show your math.
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Open Ended
You need to decrease your recipe by 2. The original recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups flour, how much will yon need now? Show your math.
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