Learn how to double a recipe whether you’re baking or cooking! Most recipes can be doubled easily by just knowing a bit of math – and I’ve done all the calculations for you. Download the free printable and never worry about doubling again!

Ever wondered how to double a cookie recipe, or a cake, or maybe dinner? I’m going to share my top tips for successfully doubling a recipe today.

Original Amount	Double Amount
1/8 tsp	1/4 tsp
1/4 tsp	1/2 tsp
1/2 tsp	1 tsp
1 tsp	2 tsp
1 Tbsp	2 Tbsp
1/4 cup	1/2 cup
1/3 cup	2/3 cup
1/2 cup	1 cup
2/3 cup	1 1/3 cups
3/4 cup	1 1/2 cups
1 cup	2 cups

4. Know if your mixer/bowl is big enough

Depending on what you’re doubling make sure your bowl or mixer can hold it all. If not, just make the recipe twice.

Tip: When doubling a recipe, cook/bake it for the time listed and start watching it after that to see gauge how much more time you’ll need to add.

Expert Tips

• Can I just double your cookie recipes? Yes most of them can easily be doubled, no problem at all. Just use the cheat sheet for amounts!
• How much time do you add when doubling a recipe? That really depends on what you’re doubling and how it’s being baked (pans, etc). Cookies will take the same amount of time, you just need more cookie sheets. But if you’re doubling a cake and using a bigger pan, it’ll take longer.
• When doubling a cookie recipe and re-using cookie sheets, be sure to let them cool in between batches!
• Rule of thumb: only double recipes. If you need to do more than that, consider making the recipe more than once to get what you need.

Recipes I Double Often

Recipes

BEST Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Brownies & Bars

Blondie Recipe

Bread Recipes

Zucchini Bread

If you’re making a recipe that calls for self rising flour and you don’t have it in your pantry, don’t worry, you can make it yourself. It’s easy, fast, and works the same as the store-bought version. If you’ve ever wondered how to DIY it yourself, this is the post for you.

How to Substitute Flour Video

What is self rising flour?

Self rising flour is a combination of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. I think of it as a semi-homemade flour – it comes already pre-mixed.

Can you substitute all purpose flour for self-rising flour?

It cannot be substituted in place of all-purpose flour or bread flour, but you can use AP flour to make it. Since this flour includes baking powder, you can really only substitute it in recipes that call for all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder. According to King Arthur Flour, it is a staple in many Southern kitchens, and is made from a softer, lower-protein flour than all-purpose flour.

If, however, your recipe calls for 1 cup all purpose flour and about 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of baking powder, sometimes you can have success substituting. However, I would err on the side of just making my own and not chance baking failure.

What is Self-Rising Flour Used For?

You often see it in bread and baked good recipes, like biscuits. Sometimes you’ll see it called for in pancake recipes, cakes, or cupcakes, but you should never use it in yeasted recipes. I also use it in my WW Pizza Dough Recipe.

Where can you buy it?

Most grocery stores carry this flour, and all the major brands (Pillsbury, King Arthur, etc) have it. However, some smaller stores (or stores like Target) may not carry it in some areas since it’s not a widely used product. That’s when learning how to make self-rising flour at home is key for recipe success.

How to substitute self-rising flour for all-purpose flour

It’s easy and you probably already have all the ingredients you need.

• All-purpose flour
• Baking powder
• Salt

That’s all you need to make this flour yourself. You can make it on a case-by-case basis as you need it, or you can make a larger batch to store and easily use whenever a recipe calls for it. With just three ingredients you can make it in just a few minutes.

Tips for Substituting:

• Be sure to measure your flour correctly and not to pack it.
• If you are substituting it for all purpose flour in a recipe with baking soda, you still need to add the baking soda since there is none in SR flour.
• Occasionally you will need to add a touch more liquid to a recipe when you’re substituting homemade self rising flour for store-bought. This is because all purpose flour is courser than the normal flour used in making it.

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Self-Rising Flour

How to make self-rising flour by using just 3 easy ingredients from your pantry. This is a great substitution recipe!

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cup

Calories 440kcal

Author Dorothy Kern

Ingredients

For 1 cup:

• 1 cup (124g) all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

For enough to store:

• 4 cups (496g) all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

• For one cup: whisk ingredients then add to the recipe that calls for 1 cup self-rising flour.
• For enough to store: whisk ingredients then store in an airtight container for up to 1 year.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 440kcal

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Learn all about the common baking conversions and common ingredient weights for baking. Learn the difference between US measuring and the metric system and get a FREE printable chart with all the information you need!

Become a better baking and never worry about kitchen conversions again when you use my free printable chart!

Tips for measuring ingredients

• Always spoon and level your flour – never scoop or pack it.
• Learn how to measure sugar
• When using a scale, make sure to stick to one set of weights (see below)
• Be sure to zero out your scale (also known as “tare”) once you put a bowl or plate on it, so it doesn’t calculate the weight of the bowl.
• Use dry cups for dry ingredients, liquid cups for liquids, and a sticky measuring cup for peanut butter and other sticky ingredients.

Again, grab a FREE printable chart cooking measurements of all of these so you never have to guess again!

Learn how to cut recipes in half: simple measurements and tips for halving almost any ingredient! With a FREE printable and easy chart, these tips and tricks will help you in the kitchen.

The easiest recipes to divide in half are cookie recipes, but you can divide anything in half easily: quick breads, muffins, cakes, brownies, scones, biscuits – really anything!

You can refer to the handy chart below – or get the FREE printable download!

Want to take your baking from good to great? I’m showing you how to use a kitchen scale for baking so you can make the best cakes, cupcakes, pies, and other baked goods. A scale is one of the best ways to improve your baking because it makes it so much easier to measure ingredients accurately.

Kitchen Scale Recommendations

I’ve tried a lot of different scales, and these are the ones I recommend:

OXO Digital Scale

This is the one I use all the time for all my recipes. It holds up to 11 pounds and is very precise. I love how the front comes out when you’re weighing something big so the numbers aren’t obscured.

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Nicewell Food Scale

This is my second favorite – I used it all the time for liquid measuring because it has fluid ounces as one of the units.

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EatSmart Precision Pro

This is a great budget option and it works great, especially if you’re also measuring your meals.

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I keep my kitchen scale out on the counter at my house, and I use it all the time. I promise it makes a difference! Using a kitchen scale for baking will make life so much easier – your desserts and baked goods will thank you for it!

Ever wondered how to use a kitchen scale for baking? Learn how and why you should be using a kitchen scale instead of or in addition to measuring cups!

Did you know how you measure sugar for a recipe makes a difference when you’re baking? Depending on the kind of sugar you are using you may need to use different methods for measuring it. So, I’m explaining how to measure sugar for baking so you don’t have to guess if you’re doing it right.

It’s all about sugar today – how to measure sugar, to be specific! How you measure out sugar matters! How you measure sugar depends on the type of sugar you’re using and I’m decoding it all for you.

How to Measure Granulated Sugar

The best way to measure granulated sugar is also the easiest: just grab your dry measuring cup and use it to scoop the sugar right out the container. Just be sure to level it off so the sugar is completely filling the cup. So, for granulated sugar: scooping is great! 1 cup of granulated sugar is 200 grams if using a scale.

I think you’ll find when you follow these tips, you’ll get great cookies, cakes, and other desserts. These are the measuring methods I use for my recipes all the time. I hope you’ve found it helpful! 

Sometimes when you’re making a recipe you realize you don’t have the right baking pan or you want to make a different shape or size. That’s where this baking pan conversion chart comes in – learn what pans you can substitute for others in baking with this handy list!

Be sure to pin it for later or download the free printable below!

Baking pans can be confusing sometimes because there are SO MANY to choose from! Round, square, oblong, rectangular, springform – for someone that bakes a lot it’s easy to reach for one, because you probably have them all. But what if you’re just starting out or don’t have a ton of cabinet space? Or maybe you want a square cake and not a round one!

Learn how to easily make substitutions with this list of baking pan sizes – learn which ones you can switch and sub and which you can’t!

Be sure to check out my list of favorite baking supplies for my favorite pans!

Round Cake Pans – Cake Pan Sizes

Want to make a square cake? No worries, I got you.

The easiest pan substitution you can make is a 9-inch round and an 8-inch square.

PRO TIP

Square and Rectangular Baking Pan Sizes

Just remember that anything with a loose batter (cake, cornbread, etc) is going to be more finicky about pan substitutions. Brownies, cookie batter, blondies, etc are going to be easier to switch around because they’re more forgiving and rise less, usually.

*This is dependent on what you’re making. If you’re making brownies or cookie bars that don’t rise very much you can use a 9″ square and a 13 x 9-inch rectangular pan interchangeably. If you’re making a cake or something with a looser batter, you cannot use them interchangeably.

Other Cake Pans

*If you’re making a cake roll you have to use the jelly roll pan, no other pan can be substituted.

Muffin and Loaf Pan Sizes

Pie Plates

Standard pie plates are 9″ round, not deep dish. It’s not as simple as switching out pans when you substitute a pie plate (if you’re making pie, that is). Here are some swaps for making pie in a different pan:

• Tart Pan with a removable bottom – these are normally 10-inches around, so you may need a bigger crust.
• Springform pan – same as the tart pan – you may need some extra crust.
• 9″ x 13″ x 2″ rectangular pan or a jelly roll pan – make a slab pie! You’ll need about double the crust
• Muffin tin – use a 2.5″ round cookie cutter for standard muffin pans and a 1.5″ round cookie cutter for mini muffin tins. If you’re making a cookie crust (i.e. graham cracker crust), use cupcake liners.

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Dry Measuring Cups vs Liquid Measuring Cups: when do you use each one? Why are there two kinds of measuring cups? Learn how to measure dry ingredients, how to measure wet ingredients and the best measuring cups and spoons for every ingredient. 

Measuring cups are different for a reason: wet and dry ingredients go in different vessels. Make sure you know the difference so your baked goods turn out perfect every time.

Is there difference between Liquid and Dry Measuring Cups?

I’ve been baking and cooking my whole life so I take measuring cups for granted. I’ve always had different sets: one for wet and one for dry. To me, measuring ingredients for baking using the proper vessel is a no brainer. However, over the years of blogging and watching friends bake, I’ve realized that measuring ingredients isn’t something that everyone learns.

While cooking can be forgiving if you use too much of an ingredient, baking is not. Baking is a science, therefore measuring is very important. We need to know the difference between measuring cups, spoons and beakers and when to use each one.

There is a difference between different kinds of measuring cups. There are liquid measuring cups and measuring cups for dry ingredients and they should only be used for their respective items.

While both liquid and dry measuring cups have the same volume, each kind of cup is engineered to accurately measure their respective ingredients.

What is a Dry Measuring Cup?

A dry measuring cup (often sold in nested sets of 4 cups or more) is designed to fill to the brim with the dry ingredient. There is little worry about sloshing ingredients over the side when you’re measuring flour or sugar. These cups are designed to fill and level without packing (because the only ingredient you pack is brown sugar).

What is a Liquid Measuring Cup?

A wet measuring cup, on the other hand, is designed where the measurement is below the top of the cup. That way, you can fill the measuring cup to the correct measure without spilling while you transfer the ingredient to your mixing bowl.

Wet measuring cups are usually sold in cup increments (1-cup or 2-cup measures all in one, etc) or as beakers.

Measuring spoons are the only all-purpose measuring tool. You measure both wet and dry in measuring spoons, unless you have beakers with small measures on them.

**For a list of all my preferred measuring cups and spoons, see the bottom of this post.**

Knowing how to measure ingredients for baking is crucial to the outcome of your recipe.

What is a dry measuring cup?

Dry measuring cups are used for measuring solid (dry) ingredients like flour, sugar, oats, or baking powder. They’re made from plastic, metal or porcelain and are sold in sets.

The standard 4 measuring cup sizes are: 1 cup, 1/2 cup, 1/3 cup and 1/4 cup. With those four cup sizes you can measure dry ingredients for any recipe.

How to use a dry measuring cup:

• Spoon or scoop ingredients into the measuring cup. Use the back of a kitchen knife or other flat surface to level off the top.
• Do not pack your flour! Learn how to measure flour the right way.
• Only pack ingredients if they say “packed”, except for brown sugar. Brown sugar is always measured packed unless otherwise specified.

Measuring spoons are used for wet or dry ingredients.

The only time it’s fine to mix wet and dry ingredient measures is when you’re using a measuring spoon.

Measuring spoons are made of metal or plastic and come in sets of 5 or 6 spoons: 1 tablespoon, 1 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon, 1/4 teaspoon and sometimes 1/8 teaspoon. They should also be measured and leveled.

Using a scale is the most accurate way to measure dry ingredients

Any professional will convince you that you need a scale to measure dry ingredients. While this is correct, it’s not logical for most households who have measuring cups. Most regular people have grown up measuring in measuring cups, not weighing their ingredients, and in America we don’t use the metric system, so a scale can complicate things even more.

However, if you want to be precisely accurate and are using recipes that call for ounces or grams, you’ll want to use a scale.

The best liquid measuring cups have a range of sizes and measuring units

A liquid measuring cup is designed to measuring the volume of liquid needed for a recipe. Liquid measuring cups come in all sizes, materials and forms. The traditional liquid measuring cup has  1/3 and 1/4 cup marks as well as ml and ounces.

Liquid measuring cups are made to fill to the measure line with a little bit of space above it so that you can get it from where you’re filling it to your mixing bowl without spilling.

I think it’s best to have a few different sizes of measuring cups (1-cup, 2-cup and a 4-cup are standard).

How to measure liquid in a measuring cup:

• Place the measuring cup on a flat surface. Add the liquid to the desired measure.
• Squat down to eye level with the measuring cup and, once the liquid stays still, make sure it is at the level of the mark you want.
• Don’t hold the measuring cup to check if it’s level: if you move your hand you won’t be able to tell.

Beaker measuring cups can help you measure smaller liquid amounts.

A newer product, these beaker measuring cups are a fun way to measure liquids. You can get them up to 1-cup size, but I love using the smaller sizes in place of measuring spoons for measurements less than a tablespoon. It’s easier to measure vanilla extract and transfer it to a bowl in a beaker than a measuring spoon.

These beaker measuring cups are also nice when you’re making cocktails because you can easily measure 1 ounce of liquid.

Liquid measuring cups also make it easier to measure ounces and milliliters.

A sticky measuring cup is perfect for liquids that are more solid.

There are certain wet ingredients that are hard to measure in a traditional liquid measuring cup. Take peanut butter, for example: it’s almost impossible to measure peanut butter in a liquid measuring cup and it’s not really a dry ingredient…so what measuring cup do you use?

For things like peanut butter or yogurt or applesauce, you should use a dry measuring cup. It’s easier to measure these straight up to the top of the measuring cup and not spill it on the way to the mixing bowl. It’s much harder to measure these ingredients in a liquid measuring cup and it’s very frustrating to clean a dry measuring cup that’s had peanut butter in it.

That’s why a sticky measuring cup is the perfect vessel to measure things like peanut butter or honey or even yogurt or sour cream. These measuring cups are like a push-pop (remember those?) You measure your ingredients in the tube then push it out. Easy to measure, easy to clean.

If you don’t have a sticky measuring cup and need to measure corn syrup or honey or another sticky ingredient I have a tip for easy removal:

Spray your measuring cup with nonstick cooking spray before measuring out a sticky ingredient like honey. The sticky ingredient will pour right out of your measuring cup easily!

Using the right kind of measuring cup will ensure baking success every time.

The best liquid measuring cups:

• 1 cup measuring cup
• 2 cup measuring cup
• 4 cup measuring cup
• Measuring Beakers
• Sticky Measuring cup

The best dry measuring cups & spoons:

• Metal
• Plastic

Choosing the right measuring cup is one of the most important things you’ll do when you’re baking. Make sure to use dry measuring cups for dry ingredients and liquid measuring cups for wet ingredients!