Doubling Recipes

The complete guide to scaling recipes up by 2×

When to Double

Doubling is the most common scaling task. You might double a recipe when hosting dinner guests, preparing for a potluck, or simply making extra to freeze for later.

1 cup becomes 2 cups when doubling

Common Ingredients Doubled

Here's a quick reference for common measurements when doubled:

Common measurements and their doubled equivalents

Pitfalls to Avoid

Not everything scales linearly. Be cautious with: spices (start with 1.5× and adjust to taste), leavening agents (baking soda/powder may need only 1.75×), and cooking times (may need slight adjustment).

Important: Always taste as you go when doubling—spices don't always scale linearly!

Step-by-Step Example

Let's double a simple cookie recipe: Original (12 cookies) → Doubled (24 cookies)

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