How can I Use confectioners sugar as a substitute for granular sugar?

Answer 1

In most things, No. Powdered sugar has cornstarch in it and has much less sweetening for the same amount.

Clarification:

Powdered (confectioners) sugar has only a minimal amount of cornstarch, which really doesn't affect the sweetness. The cornstarch is added to prevent the powdered sugar from lumping.

But, as the answer above states, it usually cannot be used as a substitute for granulated sugar since it can result in the recipe not turning out as well.

Answer 2

HELL NOOOOOO

they are two completely different things.

confectioner's sugar is way better

if you want to substitute it as a topping, then fine. but don't come crying to me when your dessert (probably a dessert) tastes not as good

it is better to put in confectioner's sugar in place of real sugar tho cuz it tastes better

buy the confectioner's sugar (if that is the problem) it is WORTH IT

Answer 3

It's almost always okay to use confectioners' (powdered) sugar instead of granulated sugar in a recipe. The reverse is not necessarily true; if you try to use granulated sugar in icing, your icing is going to have a "sandy" texture.

Answer 4

It depends on what you're making. If its a brownie, sure. But if it is a more complicated recepie, I wouldn't replace an ingrediant.

Answer 5

no, the sugar would make it a strange consistency and it would mess up the quantities :)

Answer 6

nothing ... =)

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

in a pie