Answer:
When using measuring cups to measure larger quantities of dry ingredients such as flour, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar, the ingredients should be spooned into the measuring cup until heaping over the top of the cup. It may be beneficial to stir the dry ingredients to aerate the ingredient and remove any lumps that have developed. Do not shake, tap, or pack the ingredient into the cup. Using the back edge of a knife or another straight edged object, level the ingredient by running the straight edge along the rim of the cup to remove the excess. The same technique can be used for ingredients that are bulkier and less finely ground, such as meal, cracked grains, or finely chopped nuts.
