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Follow these 6 steps for recipe serving success!
Recipe Information
1Planned Servings
servings
2Weigh the Empty Pan
Write the weight of the pan in ounces on the outside of the pan. May write the weight of the pan on tape, if preferred.
oz
Reminder: 1 pound = 16 ounces
3Prepare the Food
Prepare and/or cook food.
4Weigh the Food
Enter the total weight (pan + food), then subtract the weight of the empty pan from Step 2.
Pan + Food
−oz
Empty Pan (Step 2)
=oz
—oz — Weight of food
5Weight Per Serving
Divide the weight of the food (Step 4) by the number of servings planned (Step 1) to determine the weight of each serving in ounces.
Food Weight (Step 4)
÷oz
Servings (Step 1)
=servings
—oz per serving
6Serving Volume Measure
Determine the best serving utensil and size to use for service. Provide any additional information such as scant or heaping.