How to Substitute Molasses for Brown Sugar?
Brown sugar crystals contain molasses, which gives it a more robust flavor than white sugar as well as a soft, almost damp texture. Because of the differences between the two, white sugar is not a suitable substitute for brown. If you find yourself lacking brown sugar called for in a recipe, though, you can add molasses to white sugar for a decent substitute. The amounts you will need of each ingredient depend on whether you want light or dark brown sugar. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Substitute Molasses for Light Brown Sugar
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Measure 1/2 cup of white sugar into a bowl for each 1/2 cup of light brown sugar you want to substitute. If you need 2 cups of brown sugar, for example, measure 2 cups of white sugar into the bowl.
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Pour 1 tbsp. of molasses onto the sugar in the bowl for each 1/2 cup of light brown sugar you want to substitute. For instance, if you need 2 cups of brown sugar, measure 4 tbsp. of molasses into the bowl.
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Mash and stir the combination in the bowl until well-blended. Use immediately or store in a sealed container for later use.
Substitute Molasses for Dark Brown Sugar
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Measure 1/2 cup of white sugar into a bowl for each 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar you want to substitute. If you need 2 cups of brown sugar, for example, measure 2 cups of white sugar into the bowl.
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Pour 2 tbsp. of molasses onto the sugar in the bowl for each 1/2 cup of dark brown sugar you want to substitute. For instance, if you need 2 cups of brown sugar, measure 8 tbsp. of molasses into the bowl.
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Mash and stir the combination in the bowl until well-blended. Use immediately or store in a sealed container for later use.
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Tips & Warnings
If you have dark brown sugar but need light brown sugar, mix equal parts white sugar and brown sugar.
To make light brown sugar into dark, add a 1 tbsp. of molasses per 1 cup of light brown sugar.
References
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