This section is from the book "Christopher House Guild Cook Book", by Christopher House Guild. Also available from Amazon: The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life.
2 cups butter (packed solidly)....................... = 1 pound.
4 " flour (pastry)....... =1 "
2 " granulated sugar...... =1 "
2 2/3 " powdered "....... =1 "
3 1/2 " confectioners' sugar..... =1 "
2 2/3 " brown sugar -------- = l "
2 2/3 " oatmeal ......... =1 "
4 3/4 " rolled oats........ =1 "
2 2/3 " granulated corn meal - - - - = 1 "
4 1/3 " rye meal......... =1 "
1 7/8 " rice........... =1 "
4 1/2 " graham flour ....... =1 "
3 7/8 " entire wheat flour...... =1 "
4 1/3 " coffee .......... =1 "
2 " finely chopped meat..... =1 "
9 large eggs............ =1 "
1 square Baker's chocolate...... =1 ounce.
1/3 cup almonds blanched and chopped - - = 1
A few grains is less than one-eighth teaspoon.
3 teaspoons.......-----=1 tablespoon
16 tablespoons...........=1 cup.
2 tablespoons butter.........=1 ounce
4 tablespoons flour.........= 1 "
 
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