Delia's Spoon measures
Asked on 29 Nov 2018 by Jean Monroe
Hi, Have most of Delia's books and use the site often, but am always stumped by the American measuring spoons versus UK.
I know Delia uses the method I was taught in school in UK, which uses the British table, dessert and tea spoons, all of which I have. However, for the life of me, I'm unable to remember if the measurement should be 'the same above as below' the bowl for a full measure and leveled off, for half the measurement, or if the full spoon measure is level? Hope this is clear???
Many thanks, Jean.
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Hello Jean,
A tablespoon in the UK is 15ml but if you are following Delia’s recipes, Delia says this in her book….
‘I have to confess I have never liked measuring spoon sets because
This means that when you follow a Delia recipe you should use a 20ml spoon for a tablespoon or 2 dessertspoons per tablespoon will be the equivalent.
Best wishes
Lindsey
Yes I read this in her book, but unsure as to whether the measure of dry ingredients is level, or rounded/heaped - above the bowl of the spoon? Thanks.
Always level unless specified.
Many, many thanks for this clarification.
One last question, regarding recipes. Yesterday, reading my books and looking on site for certain pies, I came across a term I have absolutely never heard of before - regarding pre - baking a pie crust - for a custard, or other tart. What does , 'standing slightly proud of the tin' mean'?
I've used the Delia site for recipes, for years, in addition to having Delia's books, but was totally unaware of the ability to receive help this way. You've been a tremendous help. Thanks again. Jean.
If you ease the pastry up the sides of the tin (whether it trimming first, or not) it allows for shrinkage when baking.
This video shows it and also shows how to bake blind pastry cases using foil.
Lesson 2. Quiches and Tarts
Understand now. Thank you.