How to Measure 3/4 Without a Measuring Cup
If you own a kitchen scale, you’re already ahead of the curve. 3/4 cup of water weighs 177 grams, and most dry ingredients follow similar densities. For all-purpose flour, it’s about 90 grams; for sugar, 150 grams. A quick Google search or mental note, and you’re set.
No scale? Use a standard paperback book—most weigh around 300 to 400 grams. Place it on a bathroom scale (if you have one), then add your ingredient until the scale reads 177 grams less. It’s absurdly creative, and it works.
Pro tip: Memorize the weights for your most-used ingredients: flour, sugar, butter. It’s like learning a secret language that speeds up every recipe.