You don’t need a fancy scale or a PhD in fractions. Just grab your standard measuring spoon set. You need one teaspoon, and you need to do it four times. Four teaspoons. That’s it. If you’re a visual person, it’s about the size of a large egg yolk. Or a gumball. Or the hope in a new baker’s eyes.
Don’t have a teaspoon? No problem. Use a tablespoon. One tablespoon is 3 teaspoons, so you need one tablespoon plus one extra teaspoon. Still 1/12 of a cup. See? You’re already a measurement ninja.
Real life scenarios where 1/12 saves the day
- You’re making a single serving of overnight oats. You need just a hint of maple syrup. 1/12 of a cup is perfect sweetness without turning it into candy soup.
- You’re mixing a small batch of marinade for two chicken thighs. A little soy sauce, a little honey. Go for 1/12 of a cup of each. Your chicken will sing.
- Your kid wants to “help” bake. Give them the 1/12 job. They can count to four for teaspoon scoops. It’s a win for you, a win for them, and a win for the cookies.
