How long does it take to melt butter and sugar?

Answer 1

It doesn't take that long to melt sugar, maybe about 3 minutes for me. You have a to add a certain amount of water proportionate to the sugar(4:1, sugar:water for example). This will speed up the process and will prevent your sugar from burning. You don't use a double boiler for melting sugar. Direct heat works well, just remember to have a brush handy and a cup of water. While the sugar is boiling, brush the sides of the inside of the pot, but NOT touching the melted sugar. This will prevent any syrup from burning in the sides when they reduce down and will prevent any "black" specks of burnt sugar in your syrup. I have never melted sugar without water, that would kind of be tough to control and impossible to reduce, making a sticky and burnt situation.

Melting butter is much quicker if the butter starts out at room temperature. The colder the butter the longer it takes to melt.

Answer 2

It typically takes 1-2 minutes to melt butter and sugar together on the stovetop or in the microwave. The exact time can vary based on the quantity of ingredients and the temperature used. Be sure to stir constantly to prevent burning.

Answer 3

Sugar will not melt at room temperature. Room temperature is around 70 degrees F, and the melting point of table sugar is around 368 degrees F.

Answer 4

Sugar can absorb water from the humid atmosphere to become a solution.

Answer 5

It depends how hot the pan is.