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How do I convert this recipe down to 1 quart?

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How can I scale this recipe down to 1 quart?

Hi everyone! I’m really new to this group and I’m a culinary student gearing up for my final exam tomorrow. I’m having a tough time with conversion factors for a recipe. I only need to prepare 1 quart from this original recipe that makes 3 gallons. If anyone has any advice, I would greatly appreciate it! I’ve tried reaching out to my classmates, but it seems like everyone is tied up. I really want to do well on this. Here’s the original recipe:

  • Cold water: 3 gallons
  • Mirepoix: 2 lbs
  • Sachet:
  • Bay leaves: 2
  • Dried thyme: ½ tsp
  • Crushed peppercorns: ½ tsp
  • Parsley stems: 8

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    To convert the recipe from 3 gallons to 1 quart, you’ll need to determine the conversion factor. Since there are 4 quarts in a gallon, the total for 3 gallons is:

    3 gallons x 4 quarts/gallon = 12 quarts

    Now, to find out how to convert the recipe for just 1 quart, you’ll divide each ingredient amount by the total number of quarts:

    1 quart / 12 quarts = 1/12

    Now let’s apply this conversion factor to each ingredient:

    1. Cold water:
      ( 3 \, \text{gallons} \times \frac{1}{12} = \frac{3}{12} \, \text{gallons} = \frac{1}{4} \, \text{gallon} )
      Since there are 4 quarts in a gallon, 1/4 gallon is equal to 1 quart of water.

    2. Mirepoix:
      ( 2 \, \text{lbs} \times \frac{1}{12} = \frac{2}{12} \, \text{lbs} = \frac{1}{6} \, \text{lbs} )
      (This is approximately 10.67 ounces.)

    3. Sachet:

    4. Bay leaves: ( 2 \times \frac{1}{12} = \frac{2}{12} = \frac{1}{6} ) bay leaf (you can round to 1 bay leaf for simplicity).
    5. Dried thyme: ( \frac{½ \, \text{tsp}}{12} = \frac{1}{24} \, \text{tsp} ) (very small amount, consider using a pinch).
    6. Crushed peppercorns: ( \frac{½ \, \text{tsp}}{12} = \frac{1}{24} \, \text{tsp} ) (also consider using a pinch).
    7. Parsley stems: ( 8 \times \frac{1}{12} = \frac{8}{12} = \frac{2}{3} \approx 2-3 stems. )

    Putting it together for 1 quart:

    • Cold water: 1 quart
    • Mirepoix: 1/6 lb (or about 10.67 ounces)
    • Sachet:
    • Bay leaves: 1
    • Dried thyme: a pinch (approx. 1/24 tsp)
    • Crushed peppercorns: a pinch (approx. 1/24 tsp)
    • Parsley stems: 2-3 stems

    Good luck on your exam! You’ve got this!

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