Personal Favorite Newbie Recipes over 5000'

I am NOT a Recipe Writer or Cookbook Author... I am a Recipe TESTER...
These Recipes are TRIED AND TRUE in any High Altitude Kitchen...

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PERFECT BIG Chocolate Chip Cookie for DECORATING in a HIGH ALTITUDE Kitchen - Lots of PICTURES

A cookie cake is a large, single-layer cookie that is usually baked in a cake or pie pan. It is often decorated with frosting and...

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Cookies, Cookies and More Cookies a bit of Cookie History and Cookie Chart for the TOP Cookies...

The history of high altitude cookie baking can be traced back to the late 1800s and early 1900s, when people began moving westward and...

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Buttermilk Biscuit Recipe is Light and FLUFFY - The Science & History of Biscuits at High Altitude..

Buttermilk is a slightly acidic liquid that contains lactic acid, which reacts with baking soda (an alkaline) to produce carbon dioxide...

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Cooking With Alcohol in a HIGH ALTITUDE Kitchen, What you need to Remember...

When cooking with alcohol at high altitudes, there are some important considerations to keep in mind. At higher altitudes, the air...

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WHY is Homemade Whipped Cream more of a Challenge in a HIGH ALTITUDE Kitchen? & a Recipe...

Making whipped cream in a high altitude kitchen can be challenging because the lower air pressure can affect the stability of the whipped...

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ALFREDO Sauce Tips and Tricks in a High ALTITUDE Kitchen, Fix a Broken Sauce & the HISTORY...

Altitude can have an impact on sauces, including Alfredo sauce. At higher altitudes, the boiling point of water decreases, which means...

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Epic FAIL... Sourdough Discard Banana Bread in a HIGH ALTITUDE Kitchen... Not a Happy Kitchen Day...

Sourdough discard can add several benefits to a banana bread recipe. Firstly, sourdough discard can add a mild tanginess and a subtle...

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Japanese Milk Bread RECIPE with TANGZHONG for High ALTITUDE and what is TANGZHONG?

Here's a recipe for Japanese milk bread with tangzhong that has been adjusted for high altitude: Ingredients for the tangzhong: 1/4 cup...

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Macarons… So MUCH to say... PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE makes PERFECT in Your High Altitude Kitchen

Macarons can be a challenging recipe to make, especially at high altitudes. Here is a recipe and some tips to help you make macarons...

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Swedish Nut - Holiday or YEAR Round - Great for Parties and GIFTS - Make Ahead & Long Lasting...

Swedish Nuts are a classic holiday treat that have been enjoyed for generations. These delicious nuts are coated in a mixture of cinnamon...

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FILET 1.5” Thick Cast Iron In a High Altitude Kitchen... INTERNAL TEMP WILL GUARANTEE SUCCESS!

Here is a recipe for a 1.5-inch filet that has been adjusted for high altitude cooking: Ingredients: 1 1.5-inch thick FILET mignon 1...

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Pie Crust BY HAND or FOOD PROCESSOR - Flakey Either Way Recipe for High ALTITUDE Kitchens

Here is a recipe for a flaky pie crust that has been adjusted for high altitude baking. This recipe makes enough for a double crust pie....

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Pecan Pie - Using Corn Syrup - This one is a KEEPER... HIGH ALTITUDE ADJUSTED...

Here is a recipe for Pecan Pie that has been adjusted for high altitude and includes corn syrup: Ingredients: 1 unbaked 9-inch pie CRUST...

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Coronation Plans? Make a CLASSIC English STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING Sure to Please Your British Mates...

Sticky toffee pudding is a popular British dessert that originated in the 1960s in the Lake District of Northern England. The exact...

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Coronation Plans? Make a CLASSIC English SCONE Sure to Please Your British Mates...

Among the top English baked goods that are popular in America, scones stand out. This traditional Scottish quick bread has been savored...

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Coronation Plans? Make a CLASSIC English SHEPHERDS PIE Sure to Please Your British Mates...

English shepherd's pie is a classic dish that originated in England in the 18th century. It was traditionally made as a way to use up...

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Coronation Plans? Make a CLASSIC English TRIFLE with Pound CAKE Sure to Please Your British Mates...

English Trifle is a traditional British dessert that dates back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the...

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DROP SUGAR Cookies at HIGH ALTITUDE Making Sure to CREAM Properly

Here's a sugar cookie drop recipe that has been adapted for high altitude: Ingredients: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 3/4...

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SUCCESSFUL Sugar Cookie CUT OUT Recipe for HIGH ALTITUDE Kitchens

These Cut Out Sugar Cookies are SUCCESSFUL because there is NO Leavening! Don't be afraid to experiment and ELIMINATE Leavening when...

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High ALTITUDE Peanut Butter Cookie RECIPE using SHORTENING and a bit of HISTORY on the PB Cookie...

Here's a recipe for peanut butter cookies with shortening that has been adjusted for high altitude: Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter flavored...

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BANANA NUT Bread Recipe using Whipped EGG Whites adjusted for a High ALTITUDE Kitchen...

Here's a recipe for Banana Bread using whipped egg whites that is adjusted for high altitude kitchens: Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose...

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APPLE PIE (Fish Market) Recipe with Sour Cream & Cinnamon NUT Crumble HIGH ALTITUDE Kitchens...

This recipe holds a special place in our family. I've been making this apple pie for longer than my children have been alive. It's...

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Boiling EGGS at Different HIGH ALTITUDE Elevations Explained in Detail...

At high altitudes, water boils at a lower temperature, which can make it more difficult to boil eggs and achieve the desired consistency....

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What is the history of the CREAM PUFF? And How do I Make them in my HIGH ALTITUDE Kitchen?

The cream puff is a popular pastry that has been enjoyed around the world for centuries. Its exact origins are unclear, but it is...

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HAMBURGER BUN Recipe for a High ALTITUDE Kitchen - Turned out GREAT

Here is a recipe for hamburger buns that has been adjusted for high altitude baking at 9000 feet: Ingredients: 3.5 cups all-purpose 11.7%...

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PERFECT Banana Bread Recipe EVERY TIME in my HIGH ALTITUDE Kitchen and IN ONE Bowl

So Damn Easy… baked at 8750’ Always check your oven with an oven thermometer! https://amzn.to/3nIUOoA This LOAF was removed from the oven...

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High Altitude MUFFIN Recipe -Chocolate Chip or Blueberry or Banana or Nut or any Combination

Here's a delicious muffin recipe - You pick the Mix Ins... Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose 11.7% FLOUR 1/2 cup granulated SUGAR 1/2 tsp...

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Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe for High Altitude Kitchens above 5000'- No Need to ADJUST

Here's a favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe that's adjusted for high altitude baking: This is our 2nd most favorite family recipe......

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Chocolate CRINKLE Cookie recipe for 9000' Rich High Altitude Bake for an Always Successful Cookie

Here's a recipe for chocolate crinkle cookies adjusted for high altitude at 9000 feet: Ingredients: 1 cup 11.7% FLOUR 1/2 cup unsweetened...

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How do I COOK RICE in a PRESSURE COOKER at 9000' in my HIGH ALTITUDE Kitchen

Cooking rice in a pressure cooker at high altitudes requires some adjustments due to the lower atmospheric pressure. Here's a...

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Best SOURDOUGH Bread Recipe for High Altitude Kitchens around 6-9000' Using Dutch Oven Type Vessel

Here's a recipe for making sourdough bread at high altitude, specifically at 9,000 feet above sea level: Ingredients: 1 cup of sourdough...

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Simple Sourdough Starter Recipe in your HIGH ALTITUDE Kitchen

Here's a simple sourdough starter recipe that you can use at high altitudes: Ingredients: 50 grams (1/4 cup) FLOUR (such as whole wheat, ...

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How do I COOK RICE in my High Altitude Kitchen at 9000'?

How do I cook rice at 9000 feet altitude? Cooking rice at high altitudes, such as 9,000 feet above sea level, can be a bit different due...

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Everyones FAVORITE High ALTITUDE POPOVER Recipe For ANY and ALL Kitchens

High Altitude Popovers make everyone happy! Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose 11.7% FLOUR 1/4 teaspoon SALT 2 large EGGS, at room...

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High ALTITUDE BROWNIE Recipe YUMMY

Best High Altitude Brownies Here's a recipe for brownies that is adjusted for high altitude baking at 9000 feet: Ingredients: 1 cup (2...

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Mixed Batch High ALTITUDE Cookie DOUGH - Chocolate Chip / Raisin / Nut - WITHOUT Brown Sugar

High Altitude Mixed Batch Cookie Dough - great for Chocolate Chip, Raisins, Nuts, etc… a No Brown Sugar (No Chisel Needed) Recipe…. Baked...

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BEST EGGLESS High Altitude EASY one BOWL Banana Bread Recipe for Happy Bakers

EGGLESS Banana Bread So Damn Easy… baked at 8750’ Always check your oven with an oven thermometer! https://amzn.to/3nak47H Ingredients: 2...

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Pavlova - Popular Meringue Desert with Fruit at High Altitude

Fresh Fruit Pavlova with Enhanced Vanilla Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 1 hour Oven Temperature: 280°F (140°C / gas 1-2)...

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High Altitude JIFFY Cornbread Recipe to Spruce up Quick Corn Muffin Mix

Here's a simple and delicious High Altitude cornbread recipe… Ingredients: 2 boxes of JIFFY cornbread mix 2 large EGGS 1 can (14 ounces)...

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High Altitude Japanese Milk Bread Recipe for Soft, Fluffy & Sweet Bread at ALTITUDE

High Altitude Japanese Milk Bread Recipe made at 8750’… Japanese milk bread, also known as Hokkaido milk bread, is a popular type of...

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Recipe for Apple Dumplings at High Altitude Individual Cup Makes 4

Here's a recipe for apple dumplings that has been adjusted for high altitude: Ingredients: For the dumplings: 2 cups all-purpose 11.7%...

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High Altitude Gingerbread Cake Recipe THAT FAILED and Tasted VERY Strong... Not for our Family...

Here's a recipe for a High Altitude Gingerbread Cake that you can try… our family didn’t like it and thought it was Yuck…Feel free to...

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Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe for a High Altitude Kitchen...NO Shortening...

Our families, favorite peanut butter cookie recipe at 8750’… Ingredients: 1 cup BUTTER 1 cup Peanut BUTTER 1 cup Granulated SUGAR (hold...

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Cut Out Sugar Cookie

NO SPREAD, NO CHILL, NO WORRIES

These Cut Out Sugar Cookies are SUCCESSFUL because there is NO Leavening!

Don't be afraid to experiment and ELIMINATE Leavening when making Sugar Cookies in your High Altitude Kitchen...

3/4 cup Salted BUTTER

3/4 cup White SUGAR

1 EGG Whole

1 EGG White Only

2 Tablespoons VANILLA Extract

2 cups 11.7% Protein FLOUR

For this recipe to be successful, follow these steps...

Remove anything in your oven...Set oven temperature to 350 degrees F... Once your oven comes up to temperature check its accuracy with an oven thermometer...
While your oven is pre-heating put your eggs in warm water to help take the chill off of them...
While your oven is pre-heating make sure your butter is brought to room temperature... You can do this by either microwaving at half power for 20 seconds (or so) or placing your butter in a ziplock bag and adding it to the warm water bath your eggs are in...
Prepare your cookie sheet, I line with foil first then parchment paper...
Next, once your oven comes up to temperature check its accuracy with an oven thermometer... THIS IS IMPORTANT Click Here to see the Thermometer I recommend...
CREAM Butter and Sugar until it resembles whipped cream...
Add Eggs & Vanilla...
Continue mixing until combined
Slowly add flour to your butter mix...
Cookie dough should pull away easily from the sides of the bowl…
I take two pieces of parchment and roll my dough between until I reach my desired thickness...
No need to chill the dough unless you are using a very intricate cookie cutter as you may need a stiffer dough for the cut out...
If you are baking these for the first time, bake a sample cookie…
Always check your oven temperature prior to baking…
My oven is temperamental, but I bake for 15 minutes…

For my Icing...

1 bag powder sugar (2 lb)

3 Tbsp Meringue Powder

1/4 cup Corn Syrup

2 Tbsp Clear Vanilla Extract

Add water (1/4 cup at first, then add by tablespoon) slowly till you reach piping consistency

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Mixed Batch Cookie Dough

PERFECT FOR YOUR PICKY FAMILY MEMBERS

This Cookie Dough is the BEST... Versitile and EASY... No need to take the hammer to your block of Brown Sugar or run to the store, this recipe only uses white sugar... I make a batch of dough and then mix some with raisins, some with chocolate chips, some with nuts, and some with peanut butter... this allows me to make one MIXED BATCH and keep EVERYONE HAPPY!

For these cookies I do not weigh the ingredients...

1 1/2 cups White SUGAR

3/4 cup BUTTER (Regular)

2 EGGS

2 Tablespoons VANILLA Extract

2 1/4 cup 11.7% FLOUR

1/2 teaspoon BAKING SODA (not expired)

1/2 teaspoon SALT

For this recipe to be successful, follow these steps...

Remove anything in your oven... Set oven temperature to 350 degrees F... Once your oven comes up to temperature check its accuracy with an oven thermometer...
While your oven is pre-heating put your eggs in warm water to help take the chill off of them...
While your oven is pre-heating make sure your butter is brought to room temperature... You can do this by either microwaving at half power for 20 seconds (or so) or placing your butter in a ziplock bag and adding it to the warm water bath your eggs are in...
Prepare your cookie sheet, I line with foil, parchment paper or both :-)
Next, once your oven comes up to temperature check its accuracy with an oven thermometer... THIS IS IMPORTANT Click Here to see the Thermometer I recommend...
CREAM Butter and Sugar until it resembles whipped cream...
Add Eggs, Vanilla and Salt...
Continue mixing until combined
Slowly add flour to your butter mix...
Cookie dough should pull away easily from the sides of the bowl…
Add chocolate chips to taste… (we use 1/2 bag)
I have substituted raisins for chocolate chips before to make them raisin cookies, and they were excellent…
I scoop and then flatten a bit with a spoon
Sprinkle pretzel salt on top prior to baking
If you have time, bake a sample cookie…
Always check your oven temperature prior to baking…
My oven is temperamental, but I bake for 15 minutes…

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