How can I keep brown sugar from hardening?
Store in an airtight container with a piece of bread or an apple slice. If already hard, microwave briefly with a damp paper towel.
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Use cold fats in the dough, handle minimally, and ensure proper baking temperature and time.
In their original packaging or in airtight containers, ensuring they’re well-sealed to prevent freezer burn.
Acids or high heat can cause proteins in milk to denature and coagulate. To prevent, use low heat and avoid mixing with acidic ingredients.
Avoid boiling, add acid components gradually, and consider tempering the dairy by adding a bit of the hot mixture to it before incorporating fully.
‘Dice’ refers to cutting into uniform small cubes, while ‘chop’ is more general and less precise.
Incorporate acidic components like citric or tartaric acid, balance with sweetness, and coat with a sour sugar mixture if desired.