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Yes. Be sure you put the butter on a plate or in a bowl ( do not use a plastic container). If you want to just soften it, 15-20 seconds will do. If you want to melt it, do not microwave for more than one minute.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoTo soften already hardened brown sugar, you can microwave it with a slice of apple. (and of course, enjoy the apple slice after microwaving!)
To prevent brown sugar getting hard, store the sugar in an airtight container with a slice of bread on top.
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How do you stop brown sugar going mouldy?
keep it in the frig. when it gets hard, it will soften in the microwave.
How do you make brown sugar?
The easiest way to re-soften hardened brown sugar is by using the microwave. Pull the block of hardened brown sugar out of the box, place it on a plate. Microwave on high for a few seconds, perhaps ten, depending on the wattage of your microwave. Open the microwave, poke the sugar with a spoon or fork to see if it has softened sufficiently. If it hasn't give it another ten seconds in the microwave and test with the spoon again. Don't leave the brown sugar in the microwave for more than brief amounts of time or it could liquifying, and don't test with your finger -- sugar burns are very nasty indeed.
Can you give a sentence using soften?
I used a hair conditioner to help soften my hair and make it more manageable.
How do you softe brown sugar?
microwave it for a few seconds put a piece of bread in the container with the sugar for a day or so
How can you soften brown sugar that has hardened?
How to soften brown sugar ideas:Place a piece of bread in the box and close it. Leave it there over night. It will soak out all the fluid that made it hard. Place a moistened cloth over the open container and leave it for several hours .Hard brown sugar will soften if you place a cut apple piece in the container overnight. Remove apple piece next day and sugar will remain soft.may sound different but worksIf the brown sugar is in a box, put it in a plastic bag. Run a little square of paper towel under the faucet (smaller than a postcard). Wring it out, then put into the bag, seal, and stick in microwave for 15-20 seconds. You might have to keep checking it. But I guarantee you, it works like a charm.Put the brown sugar in a bowl, sprinkle a tiny bit of water on it, cover it, and put it in a microwave for a half minute or so depending on the amount you want softened.To keep the brown sugar soft, place a terra cotta (clay) disc in water over night and then in the sugar container. It will slowly release the moisture into the sugar.Microwave it for 15-30 seconds on high without any additional water.Easiest one I've found to work would be to place a slice of toast inside the container where the brown sugar is. Works like a charm.My wife puts in a slice of bread and seals it, and leaves it over night. She says it works.The Terra Cotta disc works very well, and only needs to be soaked for about fifteen minutes, patted dry, and then placed ON the brown sugar in a sealed container. There is no worry of mold using this method, and there are no food tastes imparted to the brown sugar! This softens rock hard brown sugar and also keeps brown sugar soft for up to 3 months when the disc can simply be re-soaked.Another answerHeat up in the microwave for a few seconds but no longer than a minute. Another answerBeat with a small mallet
Can you soften a jalapenos pepper in the microwave?
No. Use firm jalapenos.
What are the different settings on this microwave?
The Sharp R402JK has the usual microwave settings of cook, defrost, warm, and reheat, but what sets this microwave apart, is the settings of soften and melt. These two new settings give you new options to soften or melt your food.
What does it mean to soften fat and combine with sugar?
When combined with sugar, the fat referred to is usually butter or margarine. You microwave the butter/margarine for about ten-fifteen seconds, until it is easily malleable and can be stirred into sugar without huge lumps of just butter remaining.
How do you care hardened brown sugar?
To prevent it from becoming hard, make sure to store in an air tight resealable container. If it is already hard, you can add a piece of soft bread, apple or potato in the sugar overnight in a sealed container to soften it, or buy a brown sugar saver (piece of clay you soak in water then add to sugar)
What will soften the bitterness of lemon rind in a chicken soup?
A little sugar will do the trick: about a quarter teaspoon to the cupful of soup. Add the sugar with the onions while they're cooking. If the soup's finished, use brown sugar: it dissolves better.
How do you make brown sugar at home?
Homemade Brown Sugar How-To 1 Cup Light Brown Sugar Combine 1 cup granulated sugar with 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses 1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar Combine 1 cup granulated sugar with 1/4 cup molasses Softening Brown Sugar When brown sugar is exposed to air it can solidify as it loses moisture and become very hard. You can prevent this by limiting brown sugar's exposure to air and dry conditions. Store it in the refrigerator or a cool, dark place in a nontransparent, airtight sealable container. If your sugar still becomes hard, here are a few ways to soften it. To Use the Brown Sugar Right Away: 1. Place brown sugar in a microwavable bowl. 2. Drape with one or two damp paper towels. 3. Cover bowl with plastic wrap. 4. Microwave on high for 10-second intervals until the sugar becomes soft. 5. Break apart with a fork and use right away. To Use the Brown Sugar Later 1. Cover with a damp paper towel and plastic wrap, and let sit overnight at room temperature. 2. Place a wedge of apple or a slice of bread in the bag overnight. The sugar will absorb the moisture from these foods.
How do you soften hamburger buns?
I a microwave heat them for 15 seconds if that doesn't help do it again never more than 15
