Convert your sourdough recipe from grams to cups with this simple conversion chart! As you have probably noticed in your sourdough journey, sourdough bakers love to use kitchen scales. Not only can it ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Weighing ingredients gives you the most accurate ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Measuring ingredients by weight (in grams) is often more accurate than using cups, especially for dry ingredients like flour.

Professional and committed home bakers measure ingredients by weight because precision is important. Dry ingredients settle differently into measuring cups, which also vary a bit in capacity. Plus, ...