Hi Amy, it sounds like there might be some confusion about the difference between fluid ounces and weight. 1 cup of water equates to 8 fluid ounces and also happens to weigh 8 ounces; but 1 cup of flour is much lighter than a full cup of water. In fact, it weighs only about half as much. (Consider 1 cup of feathers vs. 1 cup of rocks: if you place them both on a scale, they wouldn't weigh the same amount.) 2 cups of whole wheat flour should weigh 8 ounces when using a scale. If you don't have a scale, you can measure your flour using this technique shown here, known as the fluff, sprinkle, and sweep method. We hope this helps clear up any confusion about the weight ingredients — it's a hard concept to grasp at first, but weighing ingredients can make your baking life much more accurate and efficient. Good luck! Kye@KAF

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