Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yes, there's actually a difference. Getty Images The recipe you’re following calls for 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Does it really ...

Yes, you really need different types of cups for measuring dry and liquid ingredients. While dry ingredients need to be scooped into a cup and leveled off at the top, liquids level themselves. Liquid ...

Liquid measuring cups are clear for a good reason -- so you can see whether the liquid meets the measuring line. For the most accurate measurement, set the cup on a flat surface and look from just ...