If possible sieve all flour before measuring, as maggots are sometimes to be found therein; also because tightly-compressed flour naturally measures less than flour which has been well shaken up.
1 lb. = 16 ozs. = 3 teaspoonfuls, closely filled, but not heaped.
½ lb. = 8 ozs. = 1 breakfast cup full, closely filled, but not heaped.
¼ lb. = 4 ozs. = 1 teacupful, loosely filled.
1 oz. = 2 tablespoonfuls, filled level.
½ oz. = 1 tablespoonful, filled level.
¼ oz. = 1 dessertspoonful, filled level.
4 gills = 1 pint = 3-1/2 teaspoonful, or nearly 2 breakfast cups full.
1 gill = 1 small teaspoonful.
10 unbroken eggs weigh about 1 lb.
1 oz. butter = 1 tablespoon heaped as much above the spoon as the spoon rounds underneath.
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