Chili Powder
Chili powder weighs 128g per cup. American chili powder is a blend of ground chili peppers, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, and sometimes salt. Pure chili powder (like ancho or chipotle) contains only ground peppers and is much spicier. Check the label to know which type you have. The heat level varies widely between brands. Start with less than the recipe calls for and add more to taste. Store in a sealed container for up to six months.
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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.