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Dear Betsy,
How do you soften brown sugar that has hardened?

Signed, Abigail New Britain Ct

Dear Abigail New Britain Ct:
Dear Abigail,
Brown sugar hardens as it loses its moisture. There are a couple of ways to soften it.
First you can place the open bag of sugar in the microwave with a cup of water. Microwave on high two to three minutes rotating the bag after every minute.

You can also place the sugar in a container. Place either a piece of foil or plastic wrap on the sugar. Place a dampened paper towel directly on the wrap or foil. Cover the container tightly. Remove the paper towel when it has dried out. The sugar be softened.

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