For the occasional, not-so-serious baker, any old lump of brown sugar might do: light brown, dark brown or even white mixed with a bit of molasses. But for those who strive for baking perfection ...

There are two types of brown sugar: light and dark. The main difference between the two is that dark brown sugar has a higher content of molasses. (Light brown sugar is about 3.5% molasses and ...

as that’s exactly what brown sugar is made of (1). To make your own light brown sugar, mix 1 cup, or 200 grams (g), of granulated white sugar with 1 tablespoon (tbsp.), or 15 milliliters (mL ...

Add butter, brown sugar and salt into a medium bowl, beat with an electric beater for 1 to 2 minutes, until light and fluffy ...

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We’re ready to shed some light on this sweet topic. Andee Gosnell is a San Francisco born, Birmingham-based food photographer, writer, and recipe developer with five years experience who loves ...