In
recipe method,
spell out
whole numbers
less than
10, unless
they are
followed
by a unit
of measurement
or time
(teaspoons,
cups, minutes,
weeks, degrees,
servings,
etc.).
Combine two of the eggs.
Divide among eight salad plates.
Sprinkle with 1 cup of the flour.
Chill for 5 minutes.
Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months
Spell out numbers in the following cases:
When a number precedes another number in instructions copy, captions, and other text.
sixteen 2-cup measures
Numbers used in portions and descriptions.
half
five-spice powder
A number that’s part of a partial ingredient.
spoon one-third of the mixture
add half of the sauce
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