Pecans (chopped)
Chopped pecans weigh about 115g per cup — slightly heavier than pecan halves (110g/cup) because the smaller pieces pack more densely. Toast in a 175°C (350°F) oven for 5-7 minutes before adding to cookies or salads — flavor intensifies dramatically. Most recipes that call for "pecans" mean halves; "chopped pecans" specifically calls for the smaller pieces, which distribute more evenly through batters.
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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.