Description
Brown sugar was originally produced as part of the sugar refining process. Today, the brown sugar purchased at the store is refined white sugar mixed with molasses. Learn to make your own substitution when you run out.
Ingredients
Scale
1/2 cup white sugar
1–2 tsp molasses
Instructions
1. Pour molasses on top of white sugar in a bowl.
- To make light brown sugar, mix ½ cup white sugar with 1 tsp. molasses. This results in a 4% concentration of molasses (approximately).
- To make dark brown sugar, mix ½ cup white sugar with 1.5-2 teaspoons of molasses. This results in a 6% concentration of molasses (approximately).
2. Stir the molasses and sugar together until well combined with no lumps. Use a fork to break up clumps.
3. Store homemade brown sugar in an air-tight container to keep it from drying out.
Notes
Softening Tip: Soften a rock-hard piece of brown sugar (store-bought or homemade brown sugar) by placing a slice of bread in the container overnight. Quickly soften hard brown sugar by microwaving it in 20-second increments and stirring until it is soft.
