Sugar is used to * makes things taste sweet
* affect the texture (it can be soft, hard or firm depending on moisture and protein levels.) * increase the shelf life
You can use alternatives like honey, maple syrup, or stevia in place of sugar when baking.
The use of sugar was introduced during the 1500s
You use granulated sugar unless otherwise noted.
Yes, you can color powdered sugar to use as a decorative element in baking by mixing it with food coloring or powdered food coloring.
Castor sugar, it is finer than regular sugar and dissolves faster.
You want to use about one part Splenda to two parts sugar. There is now a Splenda baking blend that you can buy in the store that comes ready to use for baking, so you don't have to worry about measuring out the ratio yourself.
To substitute honey for sugar in baking, use 3/4 cup of honey for every 1 cup of sugar and reduce the liquid in the recipe by 1/4 cup. Honey is sweeter and more liquid than sugar, so adjust the baking time and temperature accordingly to prevent over-browning.
Baking soda, never use water or vinegar or sugar, water and vinegar will cause the fire to splatter grease on you. Sugar will just make it burn more. The baking soda will smother it and put it out
Most white sugar that you use for baking and such is the crystalline form of sucrose, which is a disaccharide.
A recommended sugar alternative for baking is stevia, which is a natural sweetener derived from the leaves of the stevia plant. It is much sweeter than sugar, so you only need to use a small amount in recipes.
To successfully substitute stevia for sugar in baking recipes, use a stevia baking blend that is specifically designed for baking. Follow the conversion guidelines on the package, as stevia is much sweeter than sugar. You may need to adjust the other ingredients in the recipe to maintain the desired texture and consistency.
Baking soda is more soluble in water than sugar.