What in the world is a pinch? A dash? How about a smidgen? All of these measurements pertain to very small amounts of a fine powder or granular substance. Dry and liquid substances can vary, but will never differ by more than double, depending on the substance.
Here are the dry measurements of each:
Smidgen = 1/32 teaspoon
Pinch = 1/16 teaspoon
Dash = 1/8 teaspoon
Tad = 1/4 teaspoon
It is understood that the universal measurement for a pinch is simply the amount of a substance that you can pinch between your index finger and your thumb. Although some people argue that a pinch is not an exact measurement, it has been accepted that the amount of a pinch is equivalent to1/16 teaspoon.
Over the years, I've heard people request a smidgen when ordering a slice of cake or pie. If they only knew that a smidgen is 1/32nd of a teaspoon, that is hardly enough to taste! Why bother?! 😂
In some cookbooks, I've seen recipes listing a dash of salt or other seasoning. Doing some quick math, we can conclude that a dash, 1/8 teaspoon, is equivalent to 2 pinches.
A tad, which is 1/4 teaspoon, would equate to approximately 2 dashes or 4 pinches. When serving guests at my home, I've heard them ask for a tad of mashed potatoes and gravy. If they had known that one tad = 1/4 teaspoon, they would likely request a dollop, which is most definitely a more reasonable portion to eat! A dollop is a scoop or other mass that has no regular shape or form. I'll take a dollop of ice cream any day!
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I hope you enjoyed this great tip! Remember, if you come to my home for dinner, I'll gladly serve you more than a smidgen of ice cream for dessert! I'll certainly top it with more than a tad of chocolate syrup!
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