Flaked Almonds
Flaked almonds weigh 86g per cup due to their thin, flat shape. They are lighter than sliced almonds because the pieces are even thinner. Flaked almonds are common in European baking for topping cakes, tarts, and croissants. Toast at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 5-7 minutes until golden. They burn quickly because they are so thin, so watch carefully. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to three 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.