Nutmeg (ground)
Ground nutmeg weighs 112g per cup but is used in tiny amounts, typically a pinch to 1/4 teaspoon. Freshly grated whole nutmeg has a much stronger, more complex flavor than pre-ground. A whole nutmeg lasts years; pre-ground loses its aroma within six months. Nutmeg is traditional in bechamel sauce, eggnog, pumpkin pie, and spinach dishes. Large quantities can cause unpleasant side effects, so stick to recipe amounts. Store whole nutmegs in a sealed jar at room temperature.
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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.