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How to Triple a Recipe — Scaling Guide

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Multiply all ingredients by 3

Watch oven capacity. May need to bake in batches. Increase cook time slightly for larger pans.

Overview

For larger gatherings. Multiply all ingredients by 3. Watch oven capacity. May need to bake in batches. Increase cook time slightly for larger pans.

Key Details

  • Multiply all ingredients by 3
  • Watch oven capacity. May need to bake in batches. Increase cook time slightly for larger pans.
  • 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

  • For larger gatherings.
  • Recipe scaling is essential for meal planning
  • Not all ingredients scale linearly — some need adjustment

How To

  1. 1Multiply each ingredient by 3
  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 3. Watch oven capacity. May need to bake in batches. Increase cook time slightly for larger pans.