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Brown sugar is available in light and dark forms. Dark brown sugar has more molasses and therefore a more intense flavor than light brown sugar. |
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To store brown sugar, wrap it in a plastic bag and place in a coffee can which has a snap- on lid. |
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To soften it when it is as hard as a rock or if it has lumps; put it in the microwave for 15 minutes or until soft with little water. You can even put it in a jar with a piece of moist paper towel under the lid. |
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To keep brown sugar moist, store it in an airtight container with any of the citrus fruits like whole orange, lemon, or lime. |
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Hardened brown Sugar - Place a slice of bread in it to soften it back. |
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Brown sugar will keep soft if stored in a freezer. |
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Soften brown sugar by freezing it. It will be soft when thawed. |
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To soften hard brown sugar, place in sealed container with a couple of marshmallows. |
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One cup of white sugar and two tbsp. molasses make one cup of brown sugar. |
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For a brown sugar substitute, mix together 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 tsp. maple flavouring and 1/2 tsp. molasses. |