Is 4lbs of speciality grains too much for steeping for a 5gal extract recipe?

I made a recipe for a Scotch Ale and was hoping for some feedback on the grain bill. The base malt is at 80.8% of the bill, so my specialty grains are under 20% but accumulate to 4lbs total. Is this too much to reasonably steep?

Maris Otter Extract: 9.75lbs : 80.8%

Crystal Light : 1lbs: 5.4%

Crystal 60L : 1lbs: 5.4%

Victory : 1lbs : 5.5%

Roasted Barley : 1lbs: 2.9%

Lots of online suppliers only offer 1lb min bags, and I don't brew too often. Not a great way to plan a recipe, so if anyone sees a big problem please say so and I'll adjust accordingly.

Thanks!

Topic extract-brewing steeping homebrew

Category Mac

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I have planned many a recipe on what I can get and the bag or half bag sizes I can get it in. It is a totally valid way to plan your brewing and grain/hop/yeast purchases.

~20% speciality malt in a grain bill is absolutely fine.

Good luck!

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