Since this seems to be the Baking Season for so many of us, thought I’d share this information. Do you know the best way to store your baking products? How long they last? I wasn’t sure on some of this.
To ensure your baking products stay fresh, be sure to store them in their original packaging or transfer them into airtight containers. Depending on what is handy, I use a label or masking tape to write the purchase date, followed by the date I open the package and place on the packaging/container.
How long do some of the most used ingredients?
Flour: 6-8 months after opening
Granulated Sugar: 2 years after opening
Brown Sugar: indefinitely, but flavor tends to fade after 6 months of opening
Baking Cocoa: 1 year after opening.