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How to Half a Recipe — Scaling Guide

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Multiply all ingredients by 0.5

For eggs: beat one egg, use half. Baking time decreases — check 5-10 min early.

Overview

Cooking for 1-2 people. Multiply all ingredients by 0.5. For eggs: beat one egg, use half. Baking time decreases — check 5-10 min early.

Key Details

  • Multiply all ingredients by 0.5
  • For eggs: beat one egg, use half. Baking time decreases — check 5-10 min early.
  • Cooking time may need adjustment for different pan sizes
  • Seasoning: scale to 75% then taste and adjust
  • Yeast: scale proportionally for bread recipes

Why This Matters

  • Cooking for 1-2 people.
  • Recipe scaling is essential for meal planning
  • Not all ingredients scale linearly — some need adjustment

How To

  1. 1Multiply each ingredient by 0.5
  2. 2Adjust seasonings to taste (don't blindly scale salt/pepper)
  3. 3For baking: scale chemical leaveners conservatively
  4. 4Check recipe at 75% of original time for adjusted pan size
  5. 5Keep notes on what worked for future reference

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Frequently Asked Questions

Multiply all ingredients by 0.5. For eggs: beat one egg, use half. Baking time decreases — check 5-10 min early.