What type of measuring cups is used for dry ingredients?

For dry ingredients, you'll typically use dry measuring cups. These are usually made of metal, plastic, or glass and come in a set of nested cups with different capacities (1 cup, ½ cup, ⅓ cup, ¼ cup, and so on).

Here's why dry measuring cups are preferred for dry ingredients:

* Level Measurement: Dry measuring cups have straight sides, allowing you to level off the ingredient with a straight edge (like a butter knife or the back of a spoon) to ensure an accurate measurement.

* No Liquid Spills: Unlike liquid measuring cups, dry measuring cups don't have a spout, so you won't spill ingredients when transferring them to your bowl.

It's important to note: While dry measuring cups are great for dry ingredients like flour, sugar, and oats, they're not ideal for liquids. For liquids, you should use liquid measuring cups, which have a spout and markings on the side to ensure accurate liquid measurements.