How to keep brownies from getting hard? This is one of the most common questions I get from brownie lovers.
In this post, I decided to talk about this query. If you are interested to learn, feel free to read on.
So, how to keep brownies from getting hard?
It is pretty simple to keep brownies from getting hard. You just need to know the correct steps on how to do it. It all boils down to storing and reheating.
Let me explain the process more deeply below.
How to store brownies so they don’t get hard?
One of the main reasons why brownies get hard is due to exposure to air.
When exposed to air, moisture from the brownies gets evaporated.
Evaporation of moisture causes dryness hence brownies become hard.
Keeping brownies from getting hard requires you to prevent exposure of the brownies to air when storing them.
To do this, you can try the following tips:
- Use an airtight container (Ziploc bag or Tupperware) to store brownies.
- Store the container in an airtight place (fridge or freezer). This will lessen air exposure.
- If you don’t plan on eating them within a month, consider freezing the brownies. Keeping the brownies in the freezer will prevent them from drying up and getting hard.
How to keep brownies fresh if you don’t freeze or refrigerate them?
If you don’t plan on freezing the brownies, consider storing them in a place where the temperature is cooler.
Keeping the brownies in a cool place will keep them from drying up and getting hard.
Here’s how to keep brownies fresh without refrigeration:
- Keep them in an airtight container in a cool place will also help. This will prevent them from drying up and getting hard.
- Store brownies in a cool place. This will prevent the sugar from crystallizing.
These tips will allow you to store brownies without getting hard.
However, there are some things you need to keep in mind. The following will negatively affect the quality of the brownies.
Here are the things you should not do:
- Do not store them on top of the fridge
Keeping them on top of your fridge is not a good idea since the temperature within the fridge is warmer compared to other rooms.
- Do not store the brownies near the oven
Keeping brownies stored near your oven or kitchen stove is not advisable as well.
- Do not store brownies on top of your TV
Keeping brownies on top of your TV or computer is a bad idea. This will negatively affect the quality of your brownies.
These are the things you might want to take into consideration when keeping brownies from getting hard.
How to keep brownies fresh if you want to store them for a long time?
If you don’t plan on eating them for a long time, consider freezing the brownies. This is the easiest way to keep brownies fresh.
Keeping the brownies in the freezer will prevent them from drying up and getting hard.
Keeping them in an airtight container is also good.
You can also keep brownies in a freezer bag or Ziploc. This is a good idea if you want to store them for a long time.
Do brownies harden as they cool?
In most cases, brownies become firm as they cool but they do not become hard.
Brownies become firm as they cool because the sugar crystallizes as they cool.
Brownies will remain soft even after cooling provided that you store them in an airtight container.
Keeping brownies in an airtight container will prevent them from getting hard and soft as they cool and come back to room temperature.
Keeping brownies in an airtight container will also prevent them from drying up.
If you want to make sure your brownies stay soft, you can store them in an airtight container or freezer bag.
Final Thoughts
Keeping brownies from getting hard is simple. All you need to do is to keep them in an airtight container or freezer bag.
This will prevent sugar from crystallizing and keep your brownies soft and chewy even after baking.
Keeping the brownies idea cool place will also keep them from drying up and getting hard when you store them.
However, there are things to keep in mind when storing brownies for a longer period of time.
For instance, you should not store brownies on top of your TV, refrigerator, and near the oven.
Storing brownies in these places will deteriorate the quality of the brownies.
I hope this helps. Thank you for reading.
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