Albuquerque is perched at a little over 5,300 feet, which changes the alchemy of the way we bake. Follow these simple guidelines and your Thanksgiving cakes won’t fall flat. Egg Whites Beat only to soft-peak stage. Oven Temperature Reduced by 25°F. Baking Time Decrease by about 5 minutes. Baking Powder Reduce each teaspoon of baking powder the recipe calls for by 1/8-1/4 teaspoon. Sugar Reduce each cup of sugar the recipe calls by 1/2-2 teaspoons. Liquid Add 2-4 tablespoons to each cup of liquid the recipe calls for.
High-Altitude Baking Adjustments
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