Baking has become quite a trend ever since lockdown began. Not just home chefs or cooking enthusiasts, but even novices in the kitchen are trying out some delicious baked goodies in the comfort of their homes. How? All thanks to quick and easy recipes which are beginner-friendly and hassle-free. They don’t just teach you recipes but also shell out some important kitchen hacks that can go a long way in your baking spree. But do you know the biggest tip one can get to bake like a pro? Stick to the recipe with the correct food measurements and cooking methods. The quantity of your ingredients plays a key role for decadent treats every single time.
But a common problem that many amateur bakers face is when measuring sticky ingredients like oil, honey, or syrup. These ingredients make our baking equipments messy and cause a hassle in the baking process. But a social media user has found a simple hack for this too. In a video that has gone viral on the internet, a food blogger can be seen explaining the simple yet effective trick while showing it to us. In the short clip, we hear a voiceover which says that if you have to measure sticky ingredients like honey or syrup, just press the back of your spoon into the flour. This will create a space that is the exact size of the quantity you need. Now, pour the honey or syrup into this space, and that’s it! You get the correct measurements without dirtying your measuring spoon or making a mess in your kitchen. Take a look at the video here:
Doesn’t it look absolutely simple and convenient? The viral hack was originally shared on Instagram by food blogger Holly Lynn on her Instagram handle @healing_with_holly22. The hack was then reposted by a popular page called @todayyearsold where it has received over 7.9 million views and more than 500k likes.
Thousands of users poured in their thoughts about the viral hack. "This changed my life," wrote one user in the comments section while another said, "20 years as a chef, and I was today years old when I saw this for the first time!" However, there were some who also expressed their doubts about the hack. "I'm pretty sure you mix the wet ingredients and dry ingredients separately before combining," pointed out a user.
What are your thoughts about this measuring hack? Let us know.
