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2x 1 egg — Recipe Scaling Guide

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1 egg × 2 = 2 eggs

Original recipe (1x): 1 egg

Overview

How to scale 1 egg to 2 eggs. Recipe doubling and tripling made easy.

Key Details

  • 1 egg × 2 = 2 eggs
  • Original recipe (1x): 1 egg
  • Doubled (2x): 2 egg
  • Tripled (3x): 3 egg

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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unit-conversionsrecipe-scalingdoublingtripling

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Frequently Asked Questions

2 × 1 egg = 2 eggs.