How to Soften Brown Sugar

[@dreamfaith7]

Wish I hv known this before the holidays .. thank you so much

[@jerryjamesstone]

Of course

[@Liz-lt1zn]

I pick up so many useful, cool tips from you. Thank you LOVE THE SHIRT

[@jerryjamesstone]

You are so welcome!

[@AnnG27]

So glad I remembered this tip! Last time I got my brown sugar out, it was a rock. I scraped off what I needed then put the whole bag in a ziplock with a wet paper towel (I didn't think my gf bread was moist enough) at the bottom and forgot all about it. I just got the sugar out to bake again and it feels perfect. Bourbon pecan cookies, here I come!

[@jerryjamesstone]

Awesome!

[@joemckim1183]

I usually just use the heal of the loaf of bread to put in my brown sugar since I don't use those as often. Or since hot dog buns break so easily I'll put those broken pieces in with the brown sugar.

[@jerryjamesstone]

cool

[@michaelbiales8992]

It is easy to keep brown sugar from hardening in the first place. After using brown sugar, I fold tight the top of the plastic bag it is in, squeezing as much air out as I can, and put a rubber band around it. I Then put that bag inside a 1 quart zipper top bag, squeeze as much air out as I can, and zip the bag shut. (I have Glad "zipper top" bags, but I am sure ziplock works also.) I then put the sugar back in the box and keep it in the refrigerator. My sugar never hardens and I know I sometimes have kept it well over 6 months.

[@jerryjamesstone]

for some

[@joemckim1183]

I don't know if I want to use up refrigerator space on brown sugar, but thanks. Usually just in the pantry in a sealed container works for me.

[@bonnieding-karaoke]

Thanks for the tips, it helps.

[@jerryjamesstone]

You're welcome!

[@twatquat3322]

Thank You So Much for This!!!❤😃❤

[@jerryjamesstone]

Of course

[@j.p.618]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! I really appreciate learning about the science behind the subjects and your very user friendly suggestions. 👍🫶⭐️

[@jerryjamesstone]

Yay!

[@charlenebell5384]

That was very helpful, thank you so much.

[@jerryjamesstone]

Glad it was helpful!

[@glowormish]

Can I use this jn my fruitcake after j soften it do I need to use less liquid

[@jerryjamesstone]

just use as you would, yes you can use

[@zeeek1]

I soak a clay stone in hot water for a few hours and then wipe off excess and put in container. It works just great.

[@jerryjamesstone]

Hmm ok

[@xtravert2012]

How many days do you leave the slice of bread?

[@jerryjamesstone]

couple days before if using to soften.

[@moncyliu99]

Can I use a toaster over instead of the microwave?

[@jerryjamesstone]

no

[@joemckim1183]

I assume you meant to put toaster oven but no. A toaster would do nothing but dry it out even more so. A microwave works because it cooks the food from the inside out. But the bread trick is really the best method.

[@MsACandelario]

🤔That didn’t work. The 20 minutes, wet towel in the microwave. NOPE 👎🏾 I tried it 5x’s and the sugar is still hard. I’ve only been able to scrape the surface of it. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@jerryjamesstone]

Oh no!

[@dianebejarano7317]

This is a great way to grow your channel. Now I search you first. But i needed this did a search how to soften hardened brown sugar a there you are. I already subber. But didnt think of you for brown sugar. Silly me.

[@jerryjamesstone]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@rhodajohnston842]

My friend has never seen brown sugar “crawl”. Can you post a video of brown sugar crawling? Cuz 😂he thinks I’m full of crap…

[@jerryjamesstone]

is that where it moves

[@fert7551]

I love granulated sugar. But its the first time I've seen brown sugar.

[@jerryjamesstone]

oh wow

[@annek1226]

I am going to guess that you are new to cooking or baking and are just learning your way around the kitchen! Good luck and have fun!

[@jerryjamesstone]

😮

[@joemckim1183]

Brown sugar is a must if you eat oatmeal or any other hot cereal.

[@youlovemeIloveme]

The real question is: can you soften my brown sugar. Honey, I've tried tea bags, marshmallows, sliced apples, raisins, poppyseeds and I am dried out. White bread, please! Thanks. 😯😂😗

[@jerryjamesstone]

lol

[@jennylee7613]

3 minutes in to see how to soften quickly

[@jerryjamesstone]

:-)

[@pamwms5744]

Thank you

[@JRR31984]

Microwaves need to be destroyed.

[@jerryjamesstone]

uh

[@masahirogo3330]

Use defrost setting on microwave. He talks too much

[@jerryjamesstone]

you are welcome