Learn about powdered sugar, how it’s used, and get tips for making your own. This is a great trick when you need some for a recipe but don’t have it on hand – it’s easier than you think! Show
Pin it now to save for later Pin Recipe When I first started baking, I didn’t really understand the ingredients and how they work. Sure, I knew the difference between flour and sugar, but if you’d ask me the difference between granulated sugar and powdered sugar, I probably would have said, ‘oh, one’s fluffy, and one’s not!” Needless to say, when I started learning more about different ingredients, my baking improved and so today I’m back in teacher mode. It’s good to know what it is and how it works so you can bake with more confidence. Table of Contents
What Is Powdered SugarPowdered sugar is granulated sugar that has been finely processed with cornstarch. When the sugar granules are processed, they break down to a very fine powder. So, I wasn’t too far off the mark with the “one’s fluffy and one’s not” analysis – confectioner’s sugar is basically granulated sugar in a light and fluffy form. But they don’t act the same way in recipes! Granulated sugar in baked goods makes them airy and crispy. Powdered sugar makes things softer and denser. So, they’re not necessarily interchangeable in recipes. FAQIs confectioner’s sugar powdered sugar? Yep, they are the same thing. It’s also called icing sugar. I think it depends on where you’re from, but whether it’s called confectioner’s sugar or icing sugar, it’s all the same powdered sugar. How many cups are in a pound of powdered sugar? A box of powdered sugar is usually one pound which is approximately 3 ½ cups. How do you measure powdered sugar? You should measure it the same way you do flour – with the spoon and level method. Is there a powdered sugar substitute? Yes, you can make your own powdered sugar with granulated sugar and cornstarch. This is a great hack when you need some for a recipe but don’t have any on hand. How to Make Confectioner’s SugarYou will need a high-speed blender to make your own. A food processor or regular blender won’t be able to break down the sugar enough. The ratio is one cup of granulated sugar to one tablespoon cornstarch, which equals approximately two cups powdered. You can scale that up or down if you need more or less for your recipe. Place them both in your blender and process at high speed until the sugar is light and fluffy. Different Ways to Use ItSometimes recipes call for powdered instead of granulated sugar – shortbread is one example of this. Powdered sugar is not always interchangeable with granulated sugar, so it’s always best to follow what the recipe recommends. Where powdered sugar gets a lot of mileage is with glazes, frostings, and icings. It can be as simple as mixing some with water or lemon juice to make a simple glaze or using a mixer to make a light and creamy frosting. How to make icing will depend on the recipe you are using, but it’s usually a combination of butter, heavy cream, and sugar. You can customize that base with all kinds of flavors to make a variety of frostings. Here are my favorite frosting recipes:
With as much baking I do, I’m not often caught without powdered sugar when I need it. But there have been a few times and making your own is really easy and saves a trip to the store. That’s a win in my book – I hope you’ve found this post helpful! How to make Powdered Sugar5 from 1 vote Learn how to make powdered sugar in case you ever run out! Prep Time 5 minutes Total Time 5 minutes Yield 8 servings Serving Size 1 serving Save RecipeSaved!Rate RecipePrint Recipe Ingredients
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Recipe NutritionServing: 1serving | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg Nutritional information not guaranteed to be accurate Course Dessert Cuisine American Author Dorothy Kern Keyword powdered sugar Don’t forget to share a pic of what you made! Tag me @crazyforcrust on Instagram Learn More Baking Tips From These Posts
Making your own powdered sugar is much easier than you think! This will come in handy on those days when you don’t have any in the house! How much powdered sugar is equal to granulated sugar?How to Substitute Powdered Sugar for Granulated Sugar. You can also use powdered sugar to replace up to 2 cups of granulated sugar, using 1 3/4 cup unsifted powdered sugar for each cup of sugar.
What can I substitute for 1/4 cup sugar?Use 1 1/4 cups of light corn syrup and remove 1/4 cup of liquid for every cup of sugar listed in a baking recipe.
Can you use powdered sugar in replace of granulated sugar?It is not recommended to substitute powdered sugar for granulated sugar. Since powdered sugar has a much finer texture, and it contains a small percentage of cornstarch to prevent caking, substituting can give you unexpected results.
How many cups of powdered sugar equal 1 cup of granulated sugar?The equivalency is 1 3/4 cups packed powdered sugar to 1 cup granulated sugar.
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