Panko Breadcrumbs
Panko breadcrumbs weigh only 60g per cup due to their light, airy, flaky structure. They create a much crunchier coating than regular breadcrumbs and absorb less oil when frying. Do not substitute panko by volume for regular breadcrumbs — you would get about half the weight. Panko is made from crustless white bread baked by electric current, which creates the unique texture. Store in a sealed bag at room temperature 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.