When we first came to Portugal I had many surprises come out of my oven. Lemon bars with no layers. Cakes that wouldn't raise. Flat biscuits and the list goes on and on so here are a few helps for anyone who finds themselves at sea level or close.
1. Add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of additional baking powder for each 3/4 teaspoon called for in your recipe
2. Add 1-3 tablespoons of additional sugar for each cup called for in each recipe.
3. Decrease liquid by 2-4 Tablespoons for each cup of liquid called for in the recipe
4. Cook leavened baked goods at 15 to 25 degrees lower than the temp called for at high altitudes and encrease cooking time by 5-8 minutes for every half hour. I read this but did not find it to be the case here.
5. Increase yeast by 30% in breads and rolls. Dough takes longer to rise.
6. Add 1-2 Tablespoons of shortening when baking a chocolate cake recipe.
Good Luck!
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