How to Measure Flour

Flour being spooned into a metal measuring cup over a bowl of flour.

Having trouble with getting your baked goods to turn out correctly? Sometimes the solution is simpler than you think! Learn how to measure flour correctly to avoid some basic baking errors.

Prep Time 2

Total Time 2

Ingredients

All-purpose flour

Instructions

Use a spoon to fluff up the flour within the container.
Use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup.
Use a knife or other straight-edged utensil to level the flour across the measuring cup. I have a plastic straight edge that I keep in my flour bin at all times for just this purpose.