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[–] [email protected] 56 points 7 months ago (3 children)

I recently converted all my recipes to metric and now I dump everything in a bowl on a scale. Total game changer.

[–] [email protected] 28 points 7 months ago

Welcome to the modern times!

[–] [email protected] 16 points 7 months ago (3 children)

That is because weight is more accurate than volume.

Volume was previously used because the measuring tools were cheaper and easier to use than a scale.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

It's more accurate, it dirties fewer dishes, it's easier to scale recipes for larger or smaller batches, and it's much easier to fine tune portions. Plus, I make a very consistent coffee. I found something I like a lot, and I want it to be extremely repeatable.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

I do, as a metric person, feel like doing things by volume is way more fun though. And I mean visual volume, no measurements. I'm radical like that.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I feel that you are the type of person that is responsible for recipes with instructions like “knead until it feels right” or “make in the usual way” 😜

[–] [email protected] 4 points 7 months ago

My favourite recipes are 100 years or older. They usually aren't very instructive.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

What are measurements precious?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

But what if you cook on the moon? Checkmate!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago

Actually doesn't even matter, but you will cook for 24 people instead of 4.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago

Huge portions!

[–] [email protected] 7 points 7 months ago

I usually use grams to measure things into equal portions, easy maths I can often do in my head.