Now that I’m in Colorado for the winter and a whole (6,900) feet above sea level, I’m going to have to consider the impact of baking in high altitude.

Today I am baking for the Steamboat Springs Holiday Bake-Off. As a new resident, I feel it will be a great way to participate in the community and get to know other bakers in the area.

I’m going to bake my Pumpkin Pie Cupcake Pops as they were such a hit the first time around.

I found these high-altitude baking tips from allrecipes.com. If you have any other tips or tricks, please share them with me!

Wish me luck!

Adjustment for 3000 feet:

• Reduce baking powder: for each teaspoon decrease 1/8 teaspoon.
• Reduce sugar: for each cup, decrease 0 to 1 tablespoon.
• Increase liquid: for each cup, add 1 to 2 tablespoons.
• Increase oven temperature by 25 degrees F.

Adjustment for 5000 feet:

• Reduce baking powder: for each teaspoon, decrease 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon.
• Reduce sugar: for each cup, decrease 0 to 2 tablespoons. 
  Increase liquid: for each cup, add 2 to 4 tablespoons.
• Increase oven temperature by 25 degrees F.

Adjustment for 7000+ feet:

• Reduce baking powder: for each teaspoon, decrease 1/4 teaspoon.
• Reduce sugar: for each cup, decrease 1 to 3 tablespoons.
• Increase liquid: for each cup, add 3 to 4 tablespoons.
• Increase oven temperature by 25 degrees F.