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How to Soften Brown Sugar

Prep Time: 5 minutes
8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 5 minutes
Author: Shinee
Here is a foolproof method to soften rock-hard brown sugar and revive its soft, sand-like texture with minimal effort.
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Ingredients

  • Hardened brown sugar

Equipment

  • Freezer bag or airtight container

Instructions

  • Place hardened brown sugar in a large airtight container. I use a freezer bag.
  • Add 1-2 slices of bread slices. A regular sandwich bread is perfect for this, and I use bread heels to minimize waste.
  • Seal the container/bag airtight and allow it to sit overnight.
  • The next day, find your brown sugar nice and soft! Discard the bread slices.

Notes

To keep it gluten-free, you can use one of the following in place of bread slices:
- Gluten-free bread
- Large marshmallows
- Soaked terra cotta disk