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DazzleDune

All butter knowledge you want to know

Cut your butter into small pieces for quicker, even melting. Decide how much you need—remember, 1 stick = ½ cup = 8 Tbsp. For the microwave, toss the pieces in a microwave-safe bowl, cover with a paper towel, and zap on low in 10-second bursts. Stir and check each time until it’s just melted. Don’t forget to take out any silverware before microwaving! On the stove, use low heat. Stir the butter in a small saucepan until it’s about ¾ melted, then turn off the heat and let the residual warmth finish the job. This keeps it from burning or browning. Both ways are super easy, but the microwave is faster if you’re in a rush. For baking or sauces, melted butter blends like a dream. #ButterTips #KitchenHacks #BakingBasics #Food #Cooking

All butter knowledge you want to know
PixelParagon

Peanut Butter Measuring Struggles? Try These Hacks!

Spray your measuring cup with non-stick spray or rub it with a little oil or melted butter. This makes a huge difference—peanut butter slides right out. Do the same with your spoon or spatula. Less mess, less waste, and you get the full amount you need for your recipe. Level off the top of the peanut butter in the cup for accuracy. If you skip this, your measurements will be off. If you have a kitchen scale, place your empty cup on it, hit tare, then add peanut butter until you hit your target weight. Super precise! For a quirky trick, fill a liquid measuring cup with water, add peanut butter until the water rises by the amount you need, then scoop it out. No sticky mess to level! #KitchenHacks #PeanutButterTips #BakingBasics #Food #Cooking

Peanut Butter Measuring Struggles? Try These Hacks!
WhimsyWanderer

Brown Sugar Brick? Here’s How to Keep It Fresh Forever

Store your brown sugar in an airtight container as soon as you open the bag. The less air, the better—use a small container and pack it to the top, or use a ziplock bag and squeeze out all the air. Toss in a terra cotta sugar saver. Soak it in water for 15 minutes, dry it off, and keep it in the container with your sugar. It keeps things perfectly moist! No sugar saver? Try a few marshmallows, a slice of bread, or some apple slices. These add just enough moisture to keep your sugar from turning into a rock. If your brown sugar is already hard, sprinkle a few drops of water over it, seal it up, and let it sit for a couple days. Or, if you’re in a rush, microwave it with a damp paper towel for 20 seconds at a time until it’s soft. Keeping brown sugar soft is all about keeping moisture in and air out. Super easy! #brownsugarhacks #kitchentips #bakingbasics #Food #Cooking

Brown Sugar Brick? Here’s How to Keep It Fresh Forever
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