Ever want to know how to soften brown sugar? Over time brown sugar will harden (even if it’s stored correctly) Here are a few ways you can salvage your brown sugar without going to the store and buying new!
The bread method
We recently tried this one so we know it works. It takes 2-3 days to accomplish.
Step 1: Take your brown sugar and put it in an airtight container (a jar, or better yet, a ziplock bag)
Step 2: Place a piece of white bread in the container. The moisture from the bread will transfer to the sugar.
Step 3: In a few days time, remove the bread and store the sugar in an airtight container.
Pro Tip: Add a few marshmallows to your container, it will preserve the lifespan of the brown sugar.
That’s it!
Do you always experience having hardened brown sugar?
💡 ADD A SMALL PIECE OF BREAD TO BROWN SUGAR TO SOFTEN IT.🤗
👉 Add the bread to the brown sugar & store it in a sealed container. The sugar will soften in a day or two. If you think the bread will become moldy, it doesn't. pic.twitter.com/pFdTBT9WNB
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The Microwave Method
This is probably the case for most of us but if you open the cupboard and find that your brown sugar is hard and you need it right away it’s best to use the microwave method.
Step 1: Put the brown sugar in a microwave-safe bowl and cover it with a wet paper towel.
Step 2: Set the microwave to 2-3 minutes and hit start
Step 3: Every 20 seconds, remove the bowl and check the brown sugar, breaking down in chucks and continuing to stir. Once you reach the desired consistency, continue to stir occasionally while letting the sugar cool. Store the brown sugar in an airtight container!
Pro Tip: Don’t overheat in the microwave or you will be left with a hard ball of sugar (good for nothing!)
Conclusion
Brown sugar has a lifespan of about 2 years, but you can extend the product by storing it correctly (with Marshmallows, in an airtight container) and if you do find that your brown sugar has hardened, use the 2 methods listed above we hope we’ve answered the question of How To Soften Brown Sugar.
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