Continuing on this series of posts regarding sugar and the different types, today's post is about Molasses. Molasses is stripped from sugar during the process of making granulated sugar.
- 1 cup = 960 calories (240 calories more than granulated or brown sugar)
- chemical component = 50% glucose & 50% fructose
- Dark molasses has the most antioxidant levels of all sweeteners (per serving, similar to levels of antioxidants in nuts and berries).
- Best uses for molasses: Adds a distinct flavor to baked goods, BBQ Sauces, brown breads, ginger cookies, etc. Molasses also has a toasty, slightly bitter flavor.
- To substitute molasses for sugar in baking you need to use 1 1/3 cup of molasses for each cup of sugar called for in the recipe. You need to reduce the liquid called for in the recipe by 2 tablespoons for each cup of sugar substituted and you should reduce your oven temperature by 25 degrees.
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