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Powdered Sugar
Confectioners sugar, commonly known as powdered sugar is sugar that has been finely grown into powder. It is easily dissolved in liquid and is ideal for making icing and frosting, or used alone as a dusting over baked items and fruits.
271 Questions
Can you substitute granulated sugar for confectioners sugar?
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.
Confectioners sugar is the same thing as Powdered Sugar. It's finer grind helps candy makers and cake decorators to make a smoother product, trying to avoid the 'grittiness' that can come with courser grades.
Confectioner's sugar also known as powdered sugar or icing sugar.
Granulated sugar which has been mechanically ground into a very fine powder.
Why would icing sugar test positive for starch?
Icing sugar contains cornflour or wheat flour sometimes to make it lighter and to make it flow easier. The starch content would come from either of those.
What is in vegan powdered sugar?
powdered sugar is simply white table sugar that has been pulverized. traditional cane sugar (as opposed to beet sugar) is refined through charcoal, which some times consists of bone char from animals. vegans are opposed to this because it means an animal product is part of the process of creating the sugar. vegan powdered sugar is made with unrefined sugar that has been pulverized with corn starch, in order to simulate the consistency of non-vegan powdered sugar.
I received two different answers-which one is right in a 16oz of powdered sugar equals 2 or 4 cups?
16 ounces of powdered sugar is 2 cups.
1 cup of sugar equals how many cups of confectioners sugar?
There are about 3 1/2 to 4 cups of powdered sugar in a pound. But this depends on the sugar's humidity, moisture, and density. Sifting adds air and increases volume, therefore sifted powdered sugar would be less dense than unsifted.
3 1/2 cups
unsiftedpowdered sugar =
1 pound
4 cups
siftedpowdered sugar =
1 pound
Are sugar free powdered drink mixes good after expiration date?
It has an expiration date for a reason. I would say nothing is good to ingest after it's expired.
How many cups confectioners sugar in box?
A standard box of confectioners' sugar, which typically weighs 1 pound, contains about 3 to 4 cups of sugar. The exact amount can vary slightly depending on how tightly the sugar is packed. It's always a good idea to check the packaging for specific measurements.
Can you use confectioners sugar in ice cream?
no you cannot and that's gross and you have a sick mind.
How many cups per 2 pound bag of powdered sugar?
1 US cup of powdered sugar is 4-oz, thus 4 cupsper 16-oz box, Therefore, in a 2 pound box, there should be 8 cups? I think
Is one pound equal one box powdered sugar?
One pound is a measure of weight, while a box of powdered sugar typically refers to a package's volume, which can vary by brand. However, a standard box of powdered sugar usually contains about one pound (16 ounces). It's important to check the packaging for specific weight information, as some brands may offer different sizes.
Is powdered sugar gluten free?
Powdered sugar is usually gluten-free, but it is important to always check the label. Some brands even label the package as gluten-free. Most commercial powdered sugars are blended with corn starch to keep them fluffy. Occasionally, some manufacturers have been known to use wheat products instead of corn starch, so ALWAYS check the label every time you buy! You can always make your own powdered sugar just by putting sugar in your blender or food processor until it's fluffy! Then you'll KNOW what's in it!
How many measuring cups are there in a one pound box of powdered sugar?
google the weight of one cup of powdered sugar. It is about 125 grams. How many times can 125 grams go into 1 pound?
453.59237_/_125_=_3.62873896">453.59237 / 125 = 3.62873896a little over 3 and a half cups of sugar in a one pound box of powdered sugar.
google is great.well i think i am wrong :))
Why does powdered sugar have more surface area?
More than what?
The surface area is directly proportional with the dimensions of the particles.
What size is a powdered sugar box?
The typical box of powdered sugar in U.S. supermarkets is one pound (16 ozs.)
Can use powdered sugar instead of granulated sugar with bread yeast recipes?
powdered sugar is a super, super fine sugar that has cornstarch added to it to prevent caking. If you are going to use it, I'd suggest running it through the food processor first with a 1 tbsp CS to 1 C sugar ratio.
Can you sweeten tea with powdered sugar?
This is a slightly personal thing. With black tea, honey is quite good. But with white tea it tastes a little strange. The same applies to brown sugar, although that goes better with white tea than honey does.
