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If you're about to use powdered sugar in a recipe or to top some desserts, how can you get rid of large clumps? After sitting in your pantry, powdered sugar (or confectioners sugar) can cake together, but there are so many ways you can make it light and airy again even without a sifter. Keep reading to find out what you can use in your kitchen to get rid of the lumps in your sugar so it's ready to use!
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionCan you freeze a cake with a powdered sugar topping?Community AnswerYes, but the sugar particles are really small, so they will not taste like anything after you take the cake out of the freezer.
- QuestionCan I sift icing sugar and leave it in an airtight container till I need it?Community AnswerYes, but you may have to resift it if it sits for too long.
Tips
- Sift out powdered sugar before you measure it for your recipes.[7]Thanks
- You can make your own powdered sugar by putting 1 cup (200 g) of white granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon (2.5 g) of cornstarch into a blender for 1 minute.[8]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/cooking-tips/article/powdered-sugar
- ↑ https://youtu.be/Ty25hWc0MpI?t=11
- ↑ https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/how-make-icing-sugar
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/baking-tips-use-a-tea-strainer-154135
- ↑ https://youtu.be/nVIRhpvNUio?t=42
- ↑ https://youtu.be/BSSsXKUCv0A?t=209
- ↑ https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/cooking-tips/article/powdered-sugar
- ↑ https://youtu.be/8WjgiK5x-zs?t=40
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