SOFTENING ROCK HARD SUGAR OR ALMOND PASTE
Occasionally I end up with a sugar or almond paste "rock." In lieu of tossing it, I have softened it by adding a piece of bread for a day or two, in an airtight container. The moisture in the bread returns the original texture of the item. Is there a better way to accomplish this? Is there a reason I should not use bread, and instead go ahead and toss the offending ingredient?
Thanks!
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Hi Lynn - You've got the right idea by using a piece of bread. For both, make sure to keep them stored as airtight as possible. You could also try a sugar saver for storing brown sugar. These work pretty well and are fairly inexpensive. They even sell plastic containers now with a sugar saver built in, which are an even better deal. Best, Lynn C.
Will apple slices work?
Yes, an apple slice will work too, but I'd rather use the heel of bread that I otherwise wouldn't be using than slice into an apple (unless I was already planning to eat the apple, of course!).