The trick is to realize that 3/4 cup is just 1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup. That’s it! You already own those tools, right? Grab your 1/2 cup measure, fill it, and then add a 1/4 cup on top.
But wait—what if you don't have a 1/4 cup either? Maybe you’re camping, or your kitchen is a minimalist dream (or nightmare). No problem! You can use a 1/3 cup measure three times. One, two, three scoops of 1/3 cup? That's exactly 1 cup. Too much!
The "Hold on, That's Too Much" Fix
Actually, 1/3 cup is roughly 5.3 tablespoons, so three of them equal one cup. To get 3/4 cup, you need just a tiny bit less. The real hero here is the tablespoon. There are 16 tablespoons in a cup, so 3/4 cup is 12 tablespoons. A perfect, easy number!
Count them out: 12 level tablespoons of flour, sugar, or even olive oil. You’ll feel like a wizard casting a spell of precision. Plus, you get to use that cute little tablespoon scoop that usually just sits in the drawer.
