Black Pepper (ground)
Ground black pepper weighs 116g per cup, though it is always measured in small amounts. Freshly ground pepper from a mill has significantly more flavor than pre-ground. Coarse-ground pepper works better for steaks and rubs; fine-ground integrates into sauces and batters. Pre-ground pepper loses its bite within a few months. Whole peppercorns keep their flavor for years. Store in a sealed container at room temperature away from the stove.
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03 // WHY IT MATTERS
If your cookies spread, your bread is gummy, or your cake sinks — flour weight is usually why.
A scooped cup of flour can weigh anywhere from 125g to 180g. That's a 44% range — enough to wreck a cake.
Modern recipes use the spoon-and-level method: fluff the flour, spoon it into a dry measuring cup without packing, then sweep flat with a knife.
The scoop method — pushing the cup directly into the bag — packs in 40-50% more flour.