High-Altitude Baking Adjustments for 3,000 Feet

 

by CookThisWayNotThatWay.com adapted by Mark Myers from King Arthur recommendations

 

Increase oven temperature by 15°F for chocolate and for delicate cakes, 25°F for other baked goods.

Decrease baking time by 5 minutes per 30 minutes of baking time.

Decrease sugar by 1 tablespoon.gifablespoon per cup (6 grams per hundred grams).

Increase liquid by 1 tablespoon.gifablespoon (15 grams).

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If the recipe calls for this much baking powder or baking soda…

Use this much…

1 teaspoon

7/8 teaspoon

1-1/2 teaspoons

1-1/4 teaspoons

2 teaspoons

1-1/2 teaspoons

2-1/2 teaspoons

1-3/4 teaspoons

3 teaspoons

2 teaspoons

3-1/2 teaspoons

2-1/2  teaspoons

4 teaspoons

2-1/2  teaspoons