Anyone know what a gill of water is?
“Bake in a very slow oven.”
“Butter the size of a walnut.”
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“Enough flour to make a stiff dough.”
Why Are Old Recipes So Vague?
“Measurements werent standardized untilThe Fannie Farmer Cookbookat the turn of the 20th century.
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Recipes were in peoples heads, not on paper,” Byrn explains.
“Put 3/4 lb.
You’re not alone if youve ever wondered what a gill is or how many walnuts equal a tablespoon.
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