Don't confuse dry measurements with liquid. . . they are different.
1/4 teaspoon - 1 ml
1/2 teaspoon - 2 ml
1 teaspoon - 5 ml
1 tablespoon - 15 ml
1/4 cup - 62 ml
1/2 cup - 125 ml
1 cup - 250 ml
1 pound of butter - 454 grams.
1/2 pound of butter - 1 cup - 250 ml
Sweeteners
There has always been controversy with 'sweeteners' over the years (I think that applies to artificial) but as of right now I am using Stevia, Agave and Coconut palm sugar.
Stevia will not raise your blood sugar period. It is 300 times sweeter than sugar so a little goes a long way.
Agave is 25% sweeter than sugar and is rated low on the Glycemic index with a 30-35. It is the consistency of honey and comes in light and dark.
Coconut Palm Sugar also rates low on the Glycemic Index with a 35 and has a light caramel flavour.
Stevia Conversions
1 tsp. Stevia (powdered) = 1 Cup sugar
1 tsp. Stevia (liquid) = 1 Cup sugar
6 drops of Stevia liquid = 1 Tbsp
1 pinch of Stevia (powder) = 1 tsp. sugar
2 drops Stevia (liquid) = 1 tsp. sugar
2 tsp. Stevia liquid = 2 cups sugar
