When I found out, I felt so stupid, ashamed, clueless, in the dark.
How did I not know?
THIS...
is made by mixing only THESE...
Just TWO things!
That is it! There are no other ingredients. Why did I not know this? How did I not know this? Why would anyone ever buy brown sugar in a bag already mixed?
And get this... if a recipe calls for DARK brown sugar? You just add more molasses. Seriously, how did I get through 21 years of life (ok, 31... whatever) without know this?
I vow today to never buy brown sugar again. EVER.
Please tell me I am not the only one who thought brown sugar was some complex, complicated, multi-ingredient concoction. please?!?
I'm 34, and while I knew that it was just white sugar with molasses, I never actually made my own until about 6 months ago. Of course, I never baked like I do now until about a year ago.
ReplyDeleteI always thought that too, until one day I ran out of brown sugar and googled it to see if anything could be substituted for it. I was suprised to see the answer!
ReplyDeleteIs it really cheaper to buy the two ingredients and mix them together? Can you mix it and use immediately? These are the questions I ponder in my heart. :)
ReplyDeletePanic not, I didn't know that either! I thought brown was sugar that was less refined!
ReplyDeleteyour not the only one. I had no idea it was made out of sugar and molasses.
ReplyDeleteI don't usually use molasses so I do have brown sugar. Have to have some for oatmeal..
ReplyDeleteNo particular ratio? I knew it was made from that but didn't think I could do it.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea! I can think back to times where I went to make a recipe that called for brown sugar, didn't have and ran to the store to get it! Agh-you mean I could have made it all along?!
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm not the only one!
ReplyDeleteThe Kimbles - Yes, it can be used right away or stored. I did not use very much molasses in the batch I did today, so even a small bottle would last a long time and make a ton of brown sugar. If you purchase regular sugar in bulk, it has to be cheaper - especially if buying organic.
Oh my! I feel foolish. I did not know it was that simple, either.
ReplyDeleteLOL on the 21. :) Don't you just love it when you discover new/old things.
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