After ten years, I bake everything with just cups

I've baked for years without a kitchen scale, just using measuring cups. My cakes, cookies, and breads always turn out how I want them, so I don't see the need for extra gadgets. Why do so many bakers insist that weighing ingredients is the only right way?

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jake_coleman3d ago

Stopped using a scale after my first year because it felt like an extra, messy step for no real gain. My cups are always leveled off with a straight edge, and my cakes and cookies come out perfectly consistent. I honestly believe the "weigh everything" crowd just overcomplicates a simple process that works fine for home bakers. If your results are good, there's zero reason to bother.

rowan_lane3d ago

Heard a baker say cups can pack flour differently.

wade_kelly773d ago

That consistency matters way more than the specific measuring tool you pick.