How is math used in cooking?

How is math used in cooking?

Math is essential in cooking for measuring ingredients, adjusting recipes, and understanding cooking times.

Can you give me an example of a recipe that uses math?

Sure! When baking, if a recipe calls for 2 cups of flour and you want to make half, you'll need 1 cup.

What about scaling recipes up?

When scaling up, if a recipe serves 4 and you want to serve 10, you multiply each ingredient by 2.5.

How do I convert measurements?

To convert measurements, you can use conversion factors, like 1 cup equals 16 tablespoons.

Are there any math tricks for cooking?

Yes! For example, using the 'rule of thumb' for cooking times, like 20 minutes per pound for roasting meat.