Softening hard sugar?

Debt_Free_Chick

Damp works

Put it in a bowl covered with a damp tea-towel and leave it overnight (which is what I think you're going to do)

JennyWren_2

Thanks so much for all your help! I thought I'd post an update ;o)

I unwrapped the sugar from the paper bag (it really was too solid to break chunks off without danger to myself!) and put it in a large bowl. Then I wet a teatowel, rung it out and draped it over the top... A couple of hours later it was totally sorted! Magic!

Thanks again. JennyWren x

narabanekeater

The packs got damp some how and the sugars clumping together
Does anyone know how to declump it?
Thanks in advance

Penelope_Penguin

narabanekeater wrote: »

The packs got damp some how and the sugars clumping together
Does anyone know how to declump it?
Thanks in advance

Put it inot a bowl, and cover with a damp tea towel You aren't the first to have this problem, so I'll add your question to the existing thread on this subject.

Penny. x

beautiful_ravens

Not sure - I keep mine in airtight jars to avoid this. You could try putting into an airtight jar/tub, and putting a wad of kitchen roll on the top of the sugar, under the lid, see if absorbs any of the moisture?
Or maybe spread the sugar on a flat baking tray, give it a quick roasting in the oven and if it dries pop it in a jar? Something like that.
Personally, Id just use this lot damp, then store it in something airtight next time.

Patchwork_Quilt

Or blitz it in the food processor

annie123

Whilst clearing up from sweetie making friday I got a new bag of sugar wet with filtered water enroute to the kettle, but I didn't notice for 10 mins :rolleyes:
As I picked the bag up the paper split :mad: so put all the sugar into a bowl.
I had hoped it would dry out but it hasn't.

So, what can I make that needs 1kg of damp sugar:o

Paulie'sGirl

Sugar is very hydroscopic (loves to attract moisture)

You could spread it in a fine layer on a baking sheet and put it in the oven on incredibly low (otherwise you'll end up with caramel baking sheets!) to dry it out.

Or, put it in after you've turned the oven off from cooking something else while it cools down.

Hope that helps! xx

PGxx

jamesb1239

Couldnt you just make anything that calls for sugar and just slightly reduce the amount of liquid you put into it?

powershopper

just lay it on a baking tray in a warm place and let it dry out. OK it may go hard but bash it with a rolling pin or something similar and have sugar lumps in your tea

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