In a recipe, this would be written "⅔ cup butter" or "butter, ⅔ cup".For me, neither is correct.
... two-thirds of a cup of butter.
2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (quoted from a recipe)For me, neither is correct.
... two-thirds of a cup of butter.
I'd say Two and two-thirds cups all-purpose flour.2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (quoted from a recipe)
How should I read the above ingredient?
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