Easy peasy. Two of those is exactly 2/3 cup. It’s basically the universe telling you, “Congratulations, you counted to two.” If you’re feeling lazy, just fill that 1/3 cup and dump it twice. No one is judging your technique.
Alternatively, you can use a 1/4 cup, but you’ll need to do a little dance. Two 1/4 cups give you 1/2 cup, then you need to add 2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons on top of that. It’s the culinary equivalent of assembling IKEA furniture without instructions. But it works.
The shocking secret of water displacement
Here’s a party trick you didn’t know you needed: fill a 1-cup measure with water to the 1-cup line, then pour out exactly 1/3 cup of that water. What’s left? You guessed it: 2/3 cup. It’s reverse psychology for liquids. Your friends will think you’re a genius. Don’t correct them.
And if you’re measuring something sticky like honey or molasses—the goo of chaos—spray your measuring cup with cooking oil first. The stuff slides out like a greased pig at a county fair. You’re welcome.
How To Get 2/3 Cup With 1/4 Cup | Detroit Chinatown
