Swiss Cheese (shredded)
Shredded Swiss cheese weighs 110g per cup. Generic "Swiss" in US supermarkets is usually Baby Swiss or Lacy Swiss — milder than European Emmental and with smaller eyes (the holes). Melts cleanly without separating, making it the standard for Reuben sandwiches and grilled cheese variations. Substitute Gruyère for richer flavor or Provolone for milder. Pre-shredded versions contain anti-caking starch that can affect melting; shred from a block for best texture.
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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.