In this case, the forms of the statement are identical. "One cup of sifted flour" is semantically identical with "sift one cup of flour." The difference is th

In this case, the forms of the statement are identical. "One cup of sifted flour" is semantically identical with "sift one cup of flour." The difference is the method of measurement, whether by volume or by weight. Then, it is important to either understand the rules of recipe specification, especially with baking, or to have the recipe specify as to whether there are implicit steps.