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Tip #3 for High Altitude Kitchen -LEAVENING

Updated: Dec 12, 2023



High Altitude Baking Tip #3 - (In General - ABOVE 6000') Use LESS Leavening...


If you LIVE below 6000' YOU PROBABLY DO NOT NEED ANY ALTERATIONS...


Leavening is considered - Baking Soda, Baking Powder and Yeast...


For Yeast Recipes... (In General) *Reduce yeast by 20% at altitudes above 6000'




PLEASE NOTE... this is not a hard and fast rule as every recipe is created different...Focus on the total amount of Leavening per bake, not reducing the amount... you could be looking at a recipe created for high altitude and you don't want to reduce the leavening too much...


MOST recipes DO NOT NEED TO BE ALTERED FOR ALTITUDE BELOW 6000'...

STOP the Frustration, STOP Overthinking Altitude...


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  • Ensuring your oven's temperature is accurate is essential for successful baking and cooking.

  • An oven thermometer is key to achieving this accuracy.

  • For baked goods and meats, checking internal temperature with a food thermometer is crucial.

  • Investing in a reliable thermometer is a wise choice for precision in cooking and baking.

  • Without accurate temperature measurements, the quality of your cakes or dishes could suffer.

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