Here’s the simple answer: half of 3/4 teaspoon is 3/8 of a teaspoon. I know, I know—3/8 sounds like something you’d write on a ruler, not in a recipe. But hang with me, because we’re about to make this as easy as pie (pun absolutely intended).
Think of it this way: if 3/4 teaspoon is a slice of pizza cut into four pieces (and you take three), then half of that is just taking one and a half of those same pieces. That messy little number is exactly 3/8. See? Fractions aren’t scary—they’re just pizza math.
Wait, But I Don’t Have a 3/8 Teaspoon Measuring Spoon!
Neither do I, my friend. My measuring spoon set goes from 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, 1 teaspoon, and then suddenly jumps to a tablespoon. It’s like the 3/8 spoon went on vacation and never came back. Rude.
But here’s the hack: use a 1/4 teaspoon plus half of a 1/4 teaspoon. That’s 1/4 teaspoon (which is 2/8) plus half of 1/4 teaspoon (which is 1/8) for a total of 3/8. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy—no special tools required.
If you’re feeling extra fancy, you can also use a 1/8 teaspoon measure three times. That’s three little scoops, and bam—you’ve got your half of 3/4 teaspoon. Just don’t sneeze mid-scoop, or you’ll be measuring again from scratch (ask me how I know).
