Sugar and fat affect texture, browning and moisture, not just flavor.
Good to know
- Sugar keeps baked goods moist and helps browning
- Brown sugar makes cookies chewier; white sugar makes them crisper
- Butter adds flavor; oil makes cakes moist and tender
- Cutting sugar or fat a lot changes texture, not just taste
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