Badgett's Gadgets - Digital Scale

Badgett's Gadgets - Digital Scale

I have been using this Escali digital scale for over a year and I can't imagine ever doing without it. I use it to measure green coffee for my roaster so my batches are always the same. That's important because different volumes in the roaster give different results. We want to strive for consistency in coffee roasting and brewing as much as possible.

I also use it in the kitchen, especially when I bake bread. It's really more of a convenience issue and the constistency is an added benefit. It measures in either grams, ounces, or pounds and ounces. It's difficult to measure flour accurately with just a measuring cup. The flour's density varies with the weather (humidity), and even how much flour is in the cannister or bag affects its density. The best way is by weight. Some recipes give the weights of the ingredients, but if they don't, I have kept a record of common ingredients' weights.

One of the great features of this scale is its "return to tare." Here's how it works. Turn it on and place a mixing bowl on it. Hit the "on" button again and the readout returns to zero. Then, just scoop or pour the ingredient into the bowl until the desired weight is reached. Then, hit the "on" button to return to zero for the next ingredient. You can do this again and again until all ingredients are added. There is no need to use (and have to wash) all those measuring cups.

Here's Amazon.com's review:

"A friendly, everyday-use unit from the renowned manufacturer Escali, the Primo digital scale is compact, straightforward, and playfully colored. With a capacity of 11 pounds or 5 kilograms, the little unit features simple two-button operation and a spill-proof, quick-clean body. The LED face is easy to read, and the readings are rated in increments of 0.1 ounces or 1 gram for high accuracy. Designed for a wide range of kitchen or offices uses, the scale also includes automatic shut-off and a tare feature, so you can weigh ingredients without weighing their container. Available in an extensive palette of fun colors, the Primo was awarded the Kitchen Tested Seal of Approval by the Cooking Club of America in 2005. It runs on two AA batteries, measures 8-by-6-by1-1/4 inches, and carries a 5-year warranty."


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