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2x 1 pound — Recipe Scaling Guide

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1 pound × 2 = 2 pounds

Original recipe (1x): 1 pound

Overview

How to scale 1 pound to 2 pounds. Recipe doubling and tripling made easy.

Key Details

  • 1 pound × 2 = 2 pounds
  • Original recipe (1x): 1 pound
  • Doubled (2x): 2 pound
  • Tripled (3x): 3 pound

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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Frequently Asked Questions

2 × 1 pound = 2 pounds.