Altitude Adjustments

By kjs1010

Ingredients

• Start with a standard, sea-level recipe-
• At 3,000 feet: Decrease baking powder by 1/8 tsp per teaspoon measured. Decrease sugar by up to 1 Tbs per cup measured. Increase liquid by 1-2 Tbs per cup measured.
• At 5,000 feet: Decrease baking powder by 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon per teaspoon measured. Decrease sugar by up to 2 Tbs per cup measured. Increase liquid by 2-4 Tbs per cup measured.
• At 7,000 feet: Decrease baking powder by 1/4 tsp per teaspoon measured. Decrease sugar by 1-3 Tbs per cup measured. Increas liquid by 3-4 Tbs per cup measured.

Preparation

Step 1

Use these adjustments from the Colorado State University Extension Program as guidelines for a starting point, and adjust as necessary.