No. two totally different things that do totally different things
baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, flour, cocoa powder, icing sugar, fondant icing sugar, ground ingredients eg ground cinnamon, paprika ect. hope that was helpful
Yes, you can substitute confectioners' sugar for powdered sugar in this recipe.
No. Powdered sugar absorbs water, whereas granulated sugar does not. This makes a huge difference in baking, since interchanging these can turn the texture into something brick-like. (It is similar to attempting to substitute sweetcorn kernals for cornflour).
Granulated sugar is just sugar. Powdered sugar has corn starch in it so that it will stay as a powder and not lump.
powdered sugar
No, powdered sugar with cornstarch will not suffice as a leavening agent. Leavening agents, such as baking powder or baking soda, produce gas that causes dough to rise. Powdered sugar primarily serves as a sweetener and the cornstarch helps prevent clumping, but neither ingredient has the properties needed to create the necessary chemical reactions for leavening.
A good substitute for Bisquick in a pancake recipe is a mixture of flour, baking powder, salt, and a little bit of sugar.
That's not a good idea. Powdered sugar often contains corn starch which will affect the consistency of the muffin batter.
Yes, you can color powdered sugar to use as a decorative element in baking by mixing it with food coloring or powdered food coloring.
To make sugar cookies without using baking powder, you can substitute it with baking soda and cream of tartar. Simply mix 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda with 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar for every 1 teaspoon of baking powder called for in the recipe. This will help the cookies rise and achieve a similar texture without the use of baking powder.
Baking powder is typically a fine powder. Its texture is similar to that of flour or powdered sugar, allowing it to easily mix with other dry ingredients in recipes. The fine consistency ensures even distribution and effective leavening when combined with moisture and heat during baking.
Yes you can, but you'll have to use more because of its texture so use 2 cups powdered sugar for every 1 cup granulated sugar. Powder sugar is just granulated sugar that has been spun for a smoother texture. It is usually used for frostings or such.