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2x 1/4 cup — Recipe Scaling Guide

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1/4 cup × 2 = 2 1/4 cups

Original recipe (1x): 1/4 cup

Overview

How to scale 1/4 cup to 2 1/4 cups. Recipe doubling and tripling made easy.

Key Details

  • 1/4 cup × 2 = 2 1/4 cups
  • Original recipe (1x): 1/4 cup
  • Doubled (2x): 2/4 cup
  • Tripled (3x): 3/4 cup

Why This Matters

  • Scaling recipes up or down is a common cooking need
  • Doubling or halving requires simple multiplication
  • Baking recipes need precise scaling for best results

How To

  1. 1Multiply each ingredient by 2
  2. 2For baking: scale leavening agents slightly less (use 1.75x for 2x recipes)
  3. 3Adjust cooking time — larger volumes may need more time
  4. 4Use the same oven temperature unless noted otherwise

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Frequently Asked Questions

2 × 1/4 cup = 2 1/4 cups.