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Question for bakers

Pezzie — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:02:17 GMT

If a recipe is for 8x8, can I double the recipe and bake in a 9x13? Will bake time be the same? TIA !

Re: Question for bakers

Mistreatedbycs — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:03:35 GMT

@Pezzie

It will NOT be the same baking time.

What are you making?

Re: Question for bakers

Pezzie — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:07:10 GMT

@Mistreatedbycs

Krusteaz raspberry bars. A friend gave me two boxes and each box calls for 8x8.
I would like to use both boxes and use a 9x13.

Re: Question for bakers

RedTop — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:08:17 GMT

No, the bake time will not remain the same.

Re: Question for bakers

Pezzie — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:12:11 GMT

@RedTop

Would it be more or less, so I can start monitoring at the approximate time ? thanks.

Re: Question for bakers

RedTop — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:15:32 GMT

@Pezzie

It should be more. A cake in a 9x13 bakes for at least 35 minutes. If the bars bake for close to 20 minutes, I would start checking them at 30.

Re: Question for bakers

mizree — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 00:20:34 GMT

@Pezzie since the bars are a two step process, you should be able to see when the crust is brown around the edges and then when filling is bubbly and top is golden. i would use the orginal instructions and add time as needed. sounds delicious.

Re: Question for bakers

BirkiLady — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 02:39:47 GMT

Anytime you double a recipe, the time required to cook it will increase.

Re: Question for bakers

Pezzie — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:35:45 GMT

Thanks eveyone !

Re: Question for bakers

Desertdi — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:51:31 GMT

I would just use two pans...

Re: Question for bakers

qualitygal — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 10:45:18 GMT

A lot of times, it is right on the box as far as baking time goes, and what pan you might be using. Some companies will give you a phone number to call, if any questions. Check your cookbook for something similiar in texture and baking size pans, and you might have a better shot at it. More in size = more in bake time. Good luck. See what you can find on line too.

Re: Question for bakers

gardenman — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 11:41:39 GMT

I'd start checking at the regular cooking time and go from there. Thickness and surface area matter when baking. You can't "uncook" something if you let it go too long. The two boxes in a 9X13 pan will only be a little bit thicker than one box in an 8X8 pan. There will be more surface area, but more surface area absorbs more heat. You may find it cooks the same as it would in the smaller pan. I'd check it early and often.