How To Make Your Own Brown Sugar

Brown sugar is nothing but combination of granulated sugar and molasses.Compared to white sugar, brown sugar has a sweeter and richer taste. It also has a moist and clumpy texture and brownish in color because of the presence of molasses.You can make the brown sugar as dark and flavorful as you like by adjusting the amount of molasses.

Making your own brown sugar not only saves you time but also saves you money as you don't need to run to a store just to buy brown sugar to bake some cookies or a cake. It is so simple that even kids can do it.

Sometimes it can be difficult to find organic brown sugar and it’s pretty expensive too when you do actually find it. Just use organic sugar and molasses to make your own organic brown sugar.Super easy..

How To Make Brown Sugar
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Ingredients:-

Granulated Sugar:- 1 Cup
Molasses:- 1 Tbsp


Procedure:-

1) Place the sugar and molasses into the bowl of a food processor and mix until the molasses is completely incorporated into the sugar, approximately 1 minute.

2)Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl.

3) Place in an airtight container and store for up to a month.

Or Alternatively you can do this just by hand in a bowl like i showed in the picture below.

Tip:-

For Dark Brown Sugar simply increase the molasses to 2 Tbsp

Avoid adding too much molasses, since this will change the moisture level of the mixture and could affect the cookies or cakes you're making with the brown sugar.

If you accidentally add too much molasses, make up for it by putting more white sugar in the bowl.

Enjoy:)

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How To Test Baking Powder and Baking Soda for Freshness

I use baking soda on a daily basis almost for everything from cooking , baking to cleaning & deodorizing. Baking Powder & Baking Soda lose their effectiveness over time. If you can't remember when you bought your last box of baking soda to bake with then it's a good idea to test them before using , just to be sure they are still good. If expired baking soda or powder is used while baking then your baked goods will not rise as much as they should that may result in dense cakes or flat cookies. This test is quick and simple and can save your recipe

How To Test Baking Powder (Baking powder is activated by a combination of heat and moisture.)
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Stir a teaspoon of baking powder into a cup of hot water.

It should fizz immediately and produce lots of bubbles.

How To Test Baking Soda (Baking Soda is activated when mixed with an acidic ingredient)
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Pour a few tablespoons of white distilled vinegar into a small bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.

If it's fresh, the mixture should fizz and bubble vigorously. If you don't see a lot of bubbles, it's time to replace your baking soda

NOTES:-

If sealed properly, baking powder can last upto two years.

Store baking soda or baking powder in a cool, dry place with the lid sealed. Store up to 18 months or until expiration date

You can still use expired baking soda for cleaning , but it will not be powerful enough to use in baking.

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